Associate Director of Town Planning in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy seeks an Associate Director in Bristol to deliver strategic planning and development management across diverse projects. Ideal for experienced planners with MRTPI status, offering competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career progression. Join a supportive team on exciting regional projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30)

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum six years' professional experience in planning.
• Proven ability in development management and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and development management projects.
• Coordinate with public and private sector schemes.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Excellent knowledge of planning legislation

Strong written and analytical skills

Client-facing experience

Understanding of local planning context

Education

MRTPI status

Job description

Associate Director - Planning

Bristol (Hybrid) | Leading Planning Consultancy | Excellent Career Progression

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and expanding planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their Bristol office.

This consultancy is established across England and Wales and is known for its expert advice in planning, development economics, and design. With a collaborative and creative culture, they work with major developers and housebuilders on prestigious and challenging projects throughout the UK.

The Role

As part of the Bristol Planning team, you will lead and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic planning, development management, and project coordination across a wide range of public and private sector schemes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of an established and thriving office.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

* MRTPI status and a minimum of six years' professional experience

* A strong commercial mindset and proven ability in both forward planning and development management

* Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

* Strong written and analytical skills, with the confidence to communicate and influence at all levels

* Experience in client-facing roles and managing planning projects from inception to completion

* A solid understanding of the local planning context in the Bristol area

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary tailored to your experience

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to a maximum of 30 days)

* Private medical insurance

* Salary sacrifice pension scheme

* Life assurance (Death in Service benefit)

* Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers

* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

* Discounts on a wide range of retail and lifestyle products

* Staff discounts on property and financial services

* Referral bonus scheme for introducing new talent to the business

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded planning professional to join a supportive team working on some of the region's most exciting projects.