Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Cwmsyfiog; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to lead planning strategies for complex developments. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and a supportive team culture. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, relevant qualifications, and experience in the UK planning system. Join a dynamic team making significant contributions to the planning landscape across the UK.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on landmark developments

Career progression within a multidisciplinary environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system.
• Background in private sector consultancy or local authority planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies.
• Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks.
• Draft clear and persuasive planning statements.
• Represent clients in planning negotiations and consultations.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Proactive client engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior or Principal Town Planner

Location: Bristol

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy team in Bristol. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded planner with strong technical skills who is looking to work on high-profile, complex developments across the UK. You'll be joining a well-established team known for advising private and public sector clients on a wide variety of projects - including major regeneration schemes, city centre redevelopment, strategic housing promotion, retail, logistics, student housing, sports and leisure developments, and the reuse of listed buildings.

About the Role

You will take a leading role in delivering planning advice from early feasibility through to application, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal. This role involves working closely with landowners, developers, institutional investors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies, appraisals, and documentation
• Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks
• Draft clear and persuasive planning statements to support development proposals
• Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team discussions
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines such as transport, sustainability, and design
• Monitor planning applications and respond to consultation feedback

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA)
• Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system
• Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to client engagement
• Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on landmark and regionally significant developments
• A hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
• Career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
• A supportive team culture with access to technical experts across disciplines
• Involvement in diverse and high-impact planning projects across sectors

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to step into a senior role within a collaborative and innovative consultancy team working at the forefront of UK planning.

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