Senior Planner

<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Senior Town Planner</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Southampton, Hampshire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">An <strong>international property and planning consultancy</strong> is seeking a <strong>Senior Town Planner</strong> to join its established planning team based in <strong>Southampton</strong>.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a <strong>market-leading multidisciplinary property consultancy</strong>, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the <strong>residential, mixed-use, commercial and strategic land sectors</strong>. The successful candidate will be part of a highly respected planning team delivering <strong>high-quality planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, investors and public sector organisations</strong>.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">The role offers the opportunity to work on <strong>high-profile projects across the South Coast and wider UK</strong>, with clear progression opportunities within a globally recognised consultancy.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Preparing and managing <strong>planning applications, appeals and development proposals</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Providing <strong>strategic planning advice</strong> to clients across a range of development sectors</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing projects from <strong>initial site appraisal through to planning determination</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Preparing <strong>planning statements, reports and supporting documentation</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Liaising with <strong>local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Supporting <strong>site promotion and Local Plan representations</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Assisting with <strong>client relationship management and business development</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Supporting and mentoring <strong>junior planners within the team</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About You</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">The ideal candidate will have:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>5+ years&#8217; experience in town planning</strong>, ideally within consultancy</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">A <strong>degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>MRTPI chartership</strong> (or close to achieving)</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Strong knowledge of the <strong>UK planning system and development process</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience managing <strong>planning applications and client projects</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Excellent written communication and report writing skills</p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Strong organisational and project management abilities</p> </li> </ul> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>What&#8217;s on Offer</strong></p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Competitive salary <strong>commensurate with experience</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Performance-related bonus</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Comprehensive <strong>benefits package</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Opportunity to work on <strong>major development and strategic planning projects</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd">A collaborative team environment within a <strong>global property consultancy</strong></p> </li> <li> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Clear career progression and professional development opportunities</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>Senior Town Planner looking to progress their career within a leading property consultancy</strong> delivering planning and development advice on a wide range of high-profile projects.</p> <p>For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmVpbEVsbGVydG9uLjg0ODI3LjExMzA5QHBlbmd1aW5yZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>