Senior Planner

<p><strong>Senior Town Planner</strong><strong>Location:</strong> Southampton, Hampshire<strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits<strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p>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>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>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><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>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>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Preparing and managing <strong>planning applications, appeals and development proposals</strong></p></li><li><p>Providing <strong>strategic planning advice</strong> to clients across a range of development sectors</p></li><li><p>Managing projects from <strong>initial site appraisal through to planning determination</strong></p></li><li><p>Preparing <strong>planning statements, reports and supporting documentation</strong></p></li><li><p>Liaising with <strong>local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams</strong></p></li><li><p>Supporting <strong>site promotion and Local Plan representations</strong></p></li><li><p>Assisting with <strong>client relationship management and business development</strong></p></li><li><p>Supporting and mentoring <strong>junior planners within the team</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li><p><strong>5+ years' experience in town planning</strong>, ideally within consultancy</p></li><li><p>A <strong>degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>MRTPI chartership</strong> (or close to achieving)</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of the <strong>UK planning system and development process</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience managing <strong>planning applications and client projects</strong></p></li><li><p>Excellent written communication and report writing skills</p></li><li><p>Strong organisational and project management abilities</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary <strong>commensurate with experience</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Performance-related bonus</strong></p></li><li><p>Comprehensive <strong>benefits package</strong></p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work on <strong>major development and strategic planning projects</strong></p></li><li><p>A collaborative team environment within a <strong>global property consultancy</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Clear career progression and professional development opportunities</strong></p></li></ul><p>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><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?fD6Rn5hL2vVms1fA%2fu0OjJOgWS9mmtQWa" width="0" height="0" />