Associate Town Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and development consultancy in Bristol in their search for an Associate Town Planner. You will manage projects from initial planning strategy to securing planning permission, coordinating with clients and a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and apply strong knowledge of the UK planning system across the Bristol and South West market.

Qualifications

• A relevant Town Planning qualification and Chartered RTPI membership.
• Experience delivering planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process.
• Experience working in Bristol and the South West market.
• Strong report writing, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to build lasting client relationships and identify opportunities for new business.
• Collaborative and capable of leading projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning strategy through to securing planning permission.
• Represent clients throughout the planning process.
• Mentor junior team members and support the development of the team.
• Contribute to wider business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with planning, design, heritage, and development economics specialists.

Skills

Town Planning

Client management

Planning appeals

Report writing

Education

RTPI Chartered Member

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Associate Town Planner

Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and development consultancy in the search for an Associate Town Planner to join their growing team in Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to join an established and expanding consultancy with an excellent reputation across the UK. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering strategic planning projects, developing client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of the South West business.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential planning applications, land promotion schemes, and strategic development opportunities, while collaborating with specialists across planning, design, heritage, and development economics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial planning strategy through to securing planning permission, representing clients throughout the planning process, mentoring junior team members, and supporting wider business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning strategy through to securing planning permission.
• Represent clients throughout the planning process.
• Mentor junior team members and support the development of the team.
• Contribute to wider business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with planning, design, heritage, and development economics specialists.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A relevant Town Planning qualification and Chartered membership of the RTPI.
• Strong experience delivering planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development process.
• Experience working within the Bristol and wider South West market, with an understanding of the regional planning landscape.
• Strong report writing, communication, and client management skills.
• The ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships while identifying opportunities for new business.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to manage projects independently and support the development of junior colleagues.

Benefits and Opportunities

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to progress their career within a highly respected consultancy. You'll work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors while playing an important role in the continued growth and success of the Bristol team.

In return, you'll join a forward-thinking consultancy offering flexible hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, exposure to exciting projects, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Interested?