Senior/Principal Town Planner

Carrington West; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A private consultancy in England is looking for a Senior / Associate Town Planner to take a leadership role managing planning projects. You will be involved in strategy, client liaison, project delivery, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires extensive post-Chartership experience, a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, and RTPI membership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary up to £55,000 along with a benefits package and support for continuous career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Support for professional memberships

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with project delivery in town planning.
• Ability to work semi-independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects semi-independently within the team.
• Involved in strategy and client liaison.
• Deliver projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Extensive post‑Chartership professional experience

Client liaison

Project management

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related field

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Bristol

Sector: Private Consultancy

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

The Role

As a Senior or Associate Town Planner, you will take on a leadership position within the team, managing projects semi‑independently while receiving guidance and support from the Directors. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the planning process, from strategy and client liaison to project delivery and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive post‑Chartership professional experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related field.
• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE).
• Pension scheme and benefits package.
• Support for professional memberships and continued career development.
• Opportunity to work on varied, high‑quality projects within a supportive, independent consultancy environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to Georgia Cookson and call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. If this role isn’t quite the right fit, but you’re an experienced Town Planner seeking new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you.

Job Reference: 62950