Job Description
Town Planner or Senior Town Planner
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £35,000–£50,000 + Bonus
Are you a talented Town Planner or Senior Town Planner ready to shape the future of one of the UK’s most scenic and fast-growing regions? Join a dynamic consultancy working on high-impact projects across coastal, urban, and rural Dorset. This is your chance to play a key role in delivering housing, commercial, and infrastructure schemes that leave a lasting legacy—while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle of the South Coast.
🛠️ Your Responsibilities
Depending on your experience level, your role will include:
* Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
* Managing mid to large-scale planning projects
* Conducting site assessments and shaping development strategies
* Drafting and coordinating submission documents
* Engaging with clients, local authorities, and community stakeholders
* Attending planning committee meetings and consultations
🎯 What We Offer
* Competitive salary between £30,000–£50,000 + Bonus
* Hybrid working model with regular site visits
* Opportunities to lead projects and develop your professional profile
* Training, CPD, and support toward MRTPI (if not already chartered)
* Supportive, experienced team with mentoring from senior professionals
* Involvement in a wide variety of land uses, locations, and planning challenges
👤 About You
We welcome applications from both early-career planners and experienced consultants:
* 1–5+ years’ experience in town planning
* Working towards or already MRTPI chartered
* Strong communication, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
* A proactive mindset and a passion for shaping places people love
🌞 Why Relocate to Bournemouth & Dorset?
Living and working on the Dorset coastline offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match:
* Stunning natural surroundings – from the award-winning beaches of Bournemouth to the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast
* Thriving cultural scene – theatres, galleries, live music, and food festivals
* Outdoor lifestyle – ideal for paddleboarding, cycling, hiking, and beach days
* Excellent connectivity – direct trains to London and quick access to regional hubs
* Lower cost of living than many cities, with better work-life balance
* A place where you can grow your career and your quality of life
📞 To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Shaun Lewis, Director, on 07789 371470 or email shaun@futuregenrecruitment.com with your CV.