Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their Bristol office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile strategic land and residential developments while working closely with landowners, developers, and local authorities. As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, you will play a key role in delivering complex planning strategies and shaping major developments. If you are MRTPI qualified and have a strong background in residential planning, this position provides the perfect platform for your career progression and the chance to make a lasting impact in the planning sector.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified with significant planning sector experience.
• Proven track record in delivering residential planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex planning strategies for large-scale residential schemes.
• Provide expert advice and lead projects through the planning system.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Management Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UK Planning Policy

Proactive Approach

Education

MRTPI Qualification

Job description

Principal / Associate Town Planner
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced planning professional ready to take the next step in your career? A leading independent planning consultancy with a growing presence in the Southwest is seeking a Principal or Associate-level Town Planner to join their Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected team working on high-profile strategic land and residential developments across the region.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering complex planning strategies, with a focus on large-scale residential-led schemes. Working closely with landowners, developers, and local authorities, you’ll provide expert advice and lead projects through the planning system from inception to approval.

What We’re Looking For

• MRTPI qualified with substantial experience in the planning sector.
• Proven track record delivering residential planning projects (ideally strategic land).
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.
• Confident communicator, commercially minded, and proactive in your approach.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking consultancy at a pivotal stage of growth. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and quality, with clear scope for progression and the ability to shape major developments that make a lasting impact.

Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005.