Senior Town Planner

Future Gen Recruitment is delighted to be working with ahighly regarded planning consultancy seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Southampton office.

This is an opportunity to work on high-quality residential-led mixed-use schemes, waterfront regeneration projects and urban redevelopment opportunities across the South Coast. The business is known for being commercially sharp but technically robust, advising clients on planning strategy, risk management and delivery.

As a Senior Planner, you will take the lead on key projects and act as the day-to-day planning advisor to clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading planning applications for residential and mixed-use developments
• Preparing detailed Planning Statements and supporting evidence
• Managing stakeholder engagement and authority negotiations
• Representing clients at planning committee
• Supporting Local Plan representations and promotion of strategic sites
• Assisting with planning appeals, including written reps and hearings
• Mentoring junior planners and supporting team development

This role offers a strong balance of project delivery and professional development.

• MRTPI qualified or close to achieving chartership
• Confident in client meetings and authority negotiations
• Strong report writing skills and attention to detail
• Commercially aware, with the ability to provide pragmatic advice

A fantastic role for a planner ready to step into a more senior and autonomous position.

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