Senior Planner | Principal Planner - Infrastructure Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Challenging projects

Collaborative environment

Client liaison opportunities

Diverse developments exposure

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior/Principal Town Planner to lead planning applications from instruction to determination. You will advise clients on policy, develop strategy, and engage with local planning authorities and stakeholders.

The role offers ownership of projects, mentoring for junior staff, and a path to Chartership for MRTPI, with a broad mix of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI status or working towards chartership.
• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering planning applications from instruction to determination.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development potential and strategy.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Managing client relationships and supporting business development.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams for successful delivery.
• Providing planning advice across a range of projects.
• For Principal-level: lead project delivery, mentor colleagues, grow the team.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Client engagement

Commercial awareness

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Relevant degree in Town Planning

MRTPI or working towards chartership

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: SENIOR / PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER

Location: Bristol

Salary: £38,000-£50,000, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for your next career move? An established planning and design consultancy in Bristol is looking to expand its team with a talented Senior / Principal Town Planner.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of £38,000-£50,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting planning projects
• Career progression within an established consultancy
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop client relationships
• Exposure to a variety of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership, depending on experience.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience engaging with clients, stakeholders and local planning authorities.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to planning and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing and delivering planning applications from initial instruction through to determination.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development potential and planning strategy.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing planning advice across a range of development projects.
• For Principal-level candidates, taking a lead role in project delivery, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the growth of the planning team.