Job Description
Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Wareham, Dorset
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected independent planning consultancy on the South Coast as they look to appoint a Senior Planner to join their growing team.
Whether you are seeking a fresh challenge or looking to take the next step in your planning career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering development projects from inception through to delivery on the ground. If you became a planner to genuinely make a difference, this role will strongly appeal.
The Role
You will be involved in a diverse range of planning projects, working with clients that include housebuilders, land promoters, and national, regional, and local developers and businesses. The role offers significant responsibility, autonomy, and exposure to varied development types across the South Coast.
About You
You will be a Chartered Town Planner or working towards MRTPI, with planning experience gained in either the public and/or private sector (consultancy or client-side).
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Understand client needs and motivations across a broad development and commercial landscape
- Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients and allied professionals
- Demonstrate technical excellence and apply planning knowledge to new and complex projects
- Set and execute planning strategies across a variety of development types and locations
- Act with confidence and integrity, providing clear and honest advice while managing planning risk
- Prepare high-quality written advice and professional reports
- Undertake due diligence and research, prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
- Liaise and negotiate effectively with planning officers throughout the determination process
- Participate in community and stakeholder engagement events
- Work independently while contributing positively within a supportive team environment
- Effectively project manage workloads and prioritise time
You will primarily be based from the head office, with flexibility around working arrangements open for discussion.
You Will Also Need
- A proactive, solution-focused attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT literacy (MS Office and web-based applications)
- A willingness to continually learn and develop as the planning profession evolves
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential as part of an overall remuneration package
- Workplace pension
- Flexible working arrangements
- Gym membership
- Ongoing CPD and professional development support
- Social events for employees, friends, and family
You will gain exposure to a wide range of high-quality projects and clients across the South Coast, while benefiting from a supportive, people-focused culture that values professional growth.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
