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Energy Jobline ZR

Senior Town Planner in Dorset

Energy Jobline ZR, Dorset, Ohio, United States

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Job Description Senior Planner – Dorset – Client‑Facing Role A leading multi‑disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an experienced

Senior Planner

to join their Professional Services team based in Dorset. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planning professional to take on a client‑facing, earning role with a strong pipeline of Residential, Agricultural, and Commercial projects across the Wessex region.

You’ll be involved from the earliest stages of development through to the discharge of planning conditions, working closely with internal teams and external consultants to deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering initial feasibility advice and planning appraisals

Developing planning strategies and managing pre‑application enquiries

Preparing Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, and supporting documentation

Managing and submitting a wide range of planning applications, including Listed Building Consent

Acting as project lead, coordinating with consultants and internal departments

Advising on planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, CIL, and other obligations

Promoting development sites for adoption

Preparing and managing planning appeals

This role is primarily office‑based, with flexibility for occasional remote working.

Candidate Profile: Essential:

Previous experience in a client‑facing planning role (public or private sector)

Strong knowledge of planning policy, the NPPF, and local/neighbourhood plans

Comfortable working independently and within interprofessional teams

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Desirable:

3+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE)

Experience leading complex planning projects

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary (DOE) plus commission

Support for training and professional development

Clear career progression and opportunity to build a client base

Extra holiday for long service

Company social and sporting events

Enhanced maternity pay

If you're a proactive planner looking to join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

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