Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading town planning consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to lead planning strategies and deliver high-impact projects. This role offers a hybrid working model promoting work-life balance, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position promises involvement in significant developments across sectors, making it an excellent fit for a driven planning professional.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system.
• Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning.
• Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies.
• Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations.
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Commercial approach

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

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.

Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your planning career. (URL removed) or call (phone number removed)

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