Senior Town Planner

TipTopJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the property field is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Bristol. The role involves delivering various planning projects across sectors, mentoring junior team members, and engaging with local authorities. Candidates should have MRTPI status or be working towards it and possess 2-5 years of planning experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, leading high-quality projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Collaborative team culture

Mentoring

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing planning applications and appeals.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning systems, especially in England.
• Experience in consultancy is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions.
• Conduct research and produce planning appraisals.
• Draft planning statements, policy representations, and reports.

Skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

MRTPI status or working towards it

2-5 years' post-qualification planning experience

Job description

Senior Town Planner
Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their planning team in Bristol.

This role is ideal for a chartered or near-chartered Planner aiming for a Senior position or an existing Senior Planner seeking new challenges across a diverse UK project portfolio.

The Role:

As a Senior Planner, you will deliver a variety of planning projects in both private and public sectors, support Partners on high-profile schemes, and mentor junior team members.

You will work on projects across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, regeneration, energy, leisure, and community development, covering planning systems in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior team members on complex planning instructions
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
• Conduct research and produce planning appraisals
• Draft planning statements, policy representations, and reports with recommendations
• Liaise and negotiate with local authorities and stakeholders
• Attend client meetings and contribute to project strategies
• Represent the business at external events and support business development
• Mentor junior colleagues

What We're Looking For:

• MRTPI status or working towards it
• 2-5 years' post-qualification planning experience
• Strong knowledge of UK planning systems, especially in England
• Experience in managing planning applications and appeals
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Proactive, organized, and team-oriented approach
• Experience in consultancy is a plus but not essential

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking planning team within a multidisciplinary environment
• Work on high-quality projects across sectors and regions
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team culture with mentoring
• Competitive salary and career progression
• Participate in networking and contribute to business growth

If you're a commercially minded planner eager to develop your career with a reputable consultancy and a broad project base, we want to hear from you. Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment at # 362 010 or email # for more information or to submit your CV.