Principal Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction and development company in Bristol is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead planning activities across various high-profile projects in the South West. The ideal candidate will have MRTPI qualifications and significant experience in residential and mixed-use developments, while also having an interest in renewable energy. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Clear path for career progression

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential and/or mixed-use development.
• Interest or experience in renewable energy projects is desirable.
• Solid background in consultancy, developer, or local authority roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of planning applications, appraisals and appeals.
• Coordinate with land, design, and construction teams.
• Support junior team members and shape planning strategy.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Client Engagement

Planning Applications

Strategic Planning

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards

Job description

Job Description

Principal Town Planner – Bristol – Up to £50,000 + Bonus

construction and development group with strong residential, mixed-use and renewables pipeline

Lead planning activity across high-profile projects in the South West

MRTPI | Senior responsibility | Hybrid working

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a respected construction and development company with a growing in-house planning team delivering high-quality schemes across the UK. Their work spans residential, mixed-use and increasingly, renewable energy developments. As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking a Principal Town Planner to join their Bristol office and take a lead role in planning strategy and project delivery across the South West.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Diverse project portfolio: housing, mixed-use and renewable energy
• business with strong regional focus
• Clear path for career progression

THE PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER ROLE:

As Principal Town Planner, you’ll manage a range of planning applications, appraisals and appeals across residential, mixed-use and renewables projects. You’ll work closely with land, design, and construction teams, coordinate with external consultants, and engage directly with local planning authorities. You’ll also support junior team members and help shape planning strategy in the South West. The role includes growing involvement in renewables—supporting planning for solar and other energy infrastructure schemes alongside more traditional development projects.

PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• MRTPI qualified, or working towards
• Strong experience in residential and/or mixed-use development
• Interest or experience in renewable energy projects is desirable
• Solid background in consultancy, developer, or local authority roles
• Excellent communication, report writing and client engagement skills
• Deep understanding of the English planning system
• Organised, commercially minded, and proactive

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at [e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 07881 244 212. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Principal Town Planner, MRTPI, Planning Consultant, Residential Development, Mixed-Use, Renewable Energy, Solar Projects, Development Planning, Strategic Planning, Planning Applications