Senior Town 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.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals and development proposals
* Provide strategic planning advice to clients across a range of development sectors
* Manage projects from initial site appraisal through to planning determination
* Prepare planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
* Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams
* Support site promotion and Local Plan representations
* Assist with client relationship management and business development
* Support and mentor junior planners within the team
About You
* 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
Benefits
* 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
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