Location
Southampton
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
08/03/2026
Closing date
29/03/2026
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.
The Role
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:
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Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and development proposals
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Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of development sectors
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Managing projects from initial site appraisal through to planning determination
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Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
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Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams
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Supporting site promotion and Local Plan representations
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Assisting with client relationship management and business development
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Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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5+ years' experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy
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A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
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MRTPI chartership (or close to achieving)
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Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
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Experience managing planning applications and client projects
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Excellent written communication and report writing skills
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Strong organisational and project management abilities
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Performance-related bonus
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Opportunity to work on major development and strategic planning projects
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A collaborative team environment within a global property consultancy
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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.