Senior Planner

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

an international property and planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its established planning team based in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a market-leading multidisciplinary property consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, mixed-use, commercial and strategic land sectors. The successful candidate will be part of a highly respected planning team delivering high-quality planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, investors and public sector organisations.

The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the South Coast and wider UK, with clear progression opportunities within a globally recognised consultancy.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects, advising clients and supporting the delivery of successful planning outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and development proposals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of development sectors
• Managing projects from initial site appraisal through to planning determination
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Supporting site promotion and Local Plan representations
• Assisting with client relationship management and business development
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years' experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI chartership (or close to achieving)
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
• Experience managing planning applications and client projects
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on major development and strategic planning projects
• A collaborative team environment within a global property consultancy
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner looking to progress their career within a leading property consultancy delivering planning and development advice on a wide range of high-profile projects.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.