Full job descriptionSenior Planner

Permanent

Taunton, Somerset, Hybrid Working Available

£40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Progression + Professional Development + Birthday Off + Christmas Shutdown + Pension + EAP Support + Mileage + Long-Term Career Growth

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Planner to join a growing rural planning and design consultancy working on a wide range of high-quality countryside and agricultural projects across the UK. The role offers long-term progression, flexibility, professional development support, and the opportunity to become a key figure within a highly ambitious business.

Are you an experienced Planner looking to work on meaningful rural projects within a supportive, people-focused consultancy where you can genuinely influence the future of the business?

This independent consultancy specialises in planning and design services for rural clients, private estates, farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially minded advice with a strong emphasis on relationships, integrity, and long-term client success.
The business continues to grow and has ambitious plans to expand nationally with regional offices across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work already secured, they are now looking to strengthen their planning team with someone who has the drive, personality, and ambition to grow alongside the business.

The ideal candidate will have planning experience, ideally within rural or agricultural environments, strong communication skills, and the confidence to negotiate with clients, officers, and stakeholders. Candidates from slightly more junior backgrounds will also be considered if they demonstrate the right attitude, commercial awareness, and ambition.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy that offers genuine progression into leadership, regional management, or future office ownership within a growing and highly respected business.

The Role:
*Work on a wide range of rural planning and development projects
*Manage relationships with clients, planning officers, and stakeholders
*Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation
*Hybrid office-based role with flexibility available
*Long-term progression into leadership or regional management positions
*Further training and professional qualifications supported (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, CIAT, etc.)

The Person:
*Planning experience, ideally within rural, agricultural, or land-based projects
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Commercial awareness and negotiation ability
*An understanding of permitted development and rural planning legislation
*Team player with a proactive and personable attitude
*Full UK Driving Licence

Reference Number: BBBH274770

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