Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Personal development

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a leading planning and development consultancy in Bristol to hire an experienced Associate Town Planner. The role requires a relevant degree in town planning, RTPI accreditation or working towards chartership, and significant post‑qualification experience managing planning applications and appeals.

You will develop planning strategies, liaise with communities and authorities, and contribute to projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• RTPI accredited or working towards chartership.
• Significant post-qualification experience in planning.
• Strong knowledge of the planning process and systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning strategies and policies for UK projects.
• Manage planning applications and appeals in line with local policies.
• Carry out site visits, feasibility studies and impact assessments.
• Liaise with local communities, businesses and government agencies.

Job description

Job Title: Associate Town Planner

Ref: BM269

Location: Bristol

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading planning and development consultancies to the residential, leisure, retail, education and healthcare sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced and proactive Associate Town Planner to join their team in Bristol.

Benefits for the role of Associate Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Associate Town Planner include:

• Develop and implement planning strategies and policies to projects across the UK
• Manage planning applications and appeals inline with local policies and legislations
• Carry out site visits, feasibility studies, and impact assessments
• Liaise with local communities, businesses and government agencies to build and maintain strong working relationships

Skills and experience for the role of Associate Town Planner:

• Relevant degree within town planning
• RTPI accredited or working towards chartership
• Significant post qualification experience in a Planning role within a local government or consultancy
• Working knowledge of the planning process and systems
• Previous experience mentoring junior members of staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

This is a permanent role