Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage and deliver complex planning applications while mentoring junior staff. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK planning system and proven project management experience. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and clear career progression opportunities. Join a collaborative culture and help influence key planning projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Motivated and commercially aware planner.
• Strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Leading client relationships and attending meetings with stakeholders.
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements and planning submissions.
• Supporting the development of junior planners within the team.

Skills

MRTPI (or working towards)

Project management

Client relationship management

Strong technical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Several years' experience within consultancy

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Bristol
Sector: Planning & Design Consultancy
Salary: Competitive + benefits

I'm currently working with a well-established, multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner as part of its continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected practice known for delivering high-quality, design-led planning outcomes across a wide range of development sectors, including residential, mixed-use, regeneration, commercial and environmental projects.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in leading planning projects from inception through to determination, working closely with clients, local authorities and internal design teams. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload while also supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients
• Leading client relationships and attending meetings with stakeholders
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements and planning submissions
• Supporting the development of junior planners within the team

About You

You will be a motivated and commercially aware planner with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• MRTPI (or working towards with significant experience)
• Several years' experience within consultancy or a similar environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships
• The confidence to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

What's on Offer

• The chance to join a forward-thinking, employee-focused consultancy
• Exposure to high-profile, design-led projects
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a Senior Town Planner looking for a role where you can genuinely influence projects and be part of a collaborative, design-driven culture, I'd be keen to speak with you in confidence.