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

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Ownership of projects

Client relationship development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior/Principal Town Planner to advance a diverse range of planning projects within a supportive consultancy. You will manage applications from instruction to determination and provide planning advice to clients on policy and development potential.

The role offers career progression, a collaborative environment, and exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. A competitive salary £38,000-£50,000 depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or master’s degree in Town Planning or related field.
• MRTPI chartership or working towards it, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications from initial instruction to determination.
• Prepare planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advise clients on planning policy, development potential and strategy.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and support business development.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide planning advice across a range of development projects.
• For Principal-level candidates, lead project delivery, mentor colleagues and grow the team.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client liaison

Project management

UK planning policy

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualification or in progress

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.