Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner

Location: Wareham, Dorset

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and well-respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Wareham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and dynamic practice with a strong client base across the South of England. The company works on a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments, offering a varied and engaging workload.

The Role:As a Senior Town Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering high quality planning advice and managing a range of projects from initial appraisals through to submission and appeal. Working closely with clients, local authorities, and consultants, you'll help shape development proposals and contribute to the continued success and growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and appraisals

• Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients

• Undertake site assessments and contribute to planning strategies

• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities and stakeholders

• Mentor junior members of the team where appropriate

About You:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)

• Minimum of 3-5 years' planning experience within consultancy, developer, or local authority background

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and current policy context

• Confident managing projects independently and liaising directly with clients

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

• Professional development support and career progression opportunities

• The chance to work on an exciting mix of projects across Dorset and beyond

If you're a motivated planner seeking your next step in a supportive and reputable consultancy, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a growing firm.

To apply or find out more, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.