Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Bournemouth seeks Planners and Senior Planners to join their team. The role offers the chance to work on major residential and commercial projects with a focus on career development. Ideal candidates should be MRTPI-qualified or working towards chartership, with at least two years of experience. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear pathways for career progression

Supportive working environment

Excellent quality of life in Bournemouth

Qualifications

• MRTPI-qualified or working towards chartership.
• Around two years of professional experience preferred.
• Strong potential and enthusiasm to grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Work on significant residential and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse client base.
• Support career progression and professional development.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in planning or related field

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Bournemouth

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and expanding planning consultancy as they continue to grow their talented team. We are seeking Planners and Senior Planners to join a friendly, experienced group working on a range of major residential and commercial projects across the South and nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business recently recognised in Planning Resource's Consultancy Market Report 2024 as one of the top-performing small firms in the UK, both in overall earnings and average fee‑earner income.

Why Join?

• Work on significant residential and commercial projects for a diverse client base
• Competitive salaries above industry average
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing consultancy
• Excellent quality of life – based in Bournemouth, with its seven miles of beaches, the Jurassic Coast to the west, and the New Forest National Park to the east
• Easy rail access to London Waterloo

About You

We welcome applications from MRTPI‑qualified planners or those working towards chartership, ideally with around two years of professional experience. The consultancy may consider exceptional candidates with slightly less experience who can demonstrate strong potential and enthusiasm to grow within the business. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Planner or Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a leading, forward‑thinking planning consultancy.

To apply or for more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number) or email (url).