Senior planner

Senior Planner Location: Wareham, Dorset Salary: Competitive Benefits Are you an experienced Planner looking for your next challenge, or ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Planner to join a growing planning consultancy. With an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice and successfully guiding development projects from inception through to implementation, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the places and communities around you. You will be a Chartered Town Planner (or actively working towards RTPI membership) with planning experience gained in either the public or private sector. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients, alongside the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will: Provide planning advice to a wide range of clients, including housebuilders, land promoters, developers and businesses. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and professional consultants. Develop and implement planning strategies tailored to project objectives. Prepare high-quality planning reports, appraisals and written advice. Undertake planning research and due diligence exercises. Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and appeals. Liaise and negotiate with planning officers and key stakeholders throughout the planning process. Participate in community consultation and engagement activities. Manage projects effectively, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team culture. About You The successful candidate will demonstrate: RTPI membership or progress towards chartered status. Experience within the public and/or private planning sector. Strong technical planning knowledge and the ability to apply this across a variety of development projects. Commercial awareness and an understanding of client objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence, integrity and sound professional judgement. Strong organisational and project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications. A proactive approach, enthusiasm and a solution-focused mindset. A commitment to continuous professional development and learning. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. What's on Offer? Competitive salary Performance-related bonus potential Workplace pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Gym membership Ongoing CPD and professional development support Regular social events, including family-friendly activities If you're passionate about planning and want to work on projects that shape communities and deliver meaningful development, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential chat. marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk | 01792 677 005