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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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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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