Associate Town Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; 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 a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile strategic land and residential developments. As part of a respected team, you will deliver complex planning strategies, collaborating closely with landowners, developers, and local authorities. This dynamic consultancy values innovation and quality, providing clear pathways for progression. If you are an experienced planning professional ready to shape impactful developments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified with substantial experience in the planning sector.
• 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

Communication Skills

Planning Policy Knowledge

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.