Associate Director, Town Planning – Bristol Growth Leader

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Flexible benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Profit share

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint an Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning for their Bristol office.

You will lead and grow the Bristol planning team, build strong client relationships across the Southwest and help shape a high‑profile project portfolio. The role blends technical planning expertise with business development, leadership and strategic consultancy within a nationally connected team.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Town Planning or relevant discipline.
  • Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
  • Experience in Bristol and the Southwest, across development management, infrastructure consenting or planning policy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the Bristol Town Planning team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across Bristol and the Southwest.
  • Identify new business opportunities, lead bids and develop a robust project pipeline.
  • Deliver planning projects with strategic direction and strong client management.
  • Oversee project quality, programme, budget and profitability.

Skills

Leadership
Business development
Client relationships
Communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning
MRTPI Chartered

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint an Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning for their Bristol office.

You will lead and grow the Bristol planning team, build strong client relationships across the Southwest and help shape a high‑profile project portfolio. The role blends technical planning expertise with business development, leadership and strategic consultancy within a nationally connected team.

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