Senior Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is seeking a Senior Planner to join a growing Planning team in the South West. Based in Bristol with a minimum of three days in the office, you will lead planning applications, provide commercially focused advice, and manage client relationships.

You will mentor junior planners, contribute to business development, and prepare high‑quality reports and representations. MRTPI qualified candidates with experience in planning consultancy or local authorities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or development.
• Strong technical planning expertise and project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good knowledge of South West planning market and policy.
• Commercially aware with networking and BD interest.
• Collaborative team player with mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals and strategic projects.
• Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Support business development and win new work.
• Mentor and develop junior planners with guidance and technical support.
• Prepare high-quality reports, planning statements and representations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver outcomes.

Skills

MRTPI

Planning experience

Client management

Project management

Communication

Job description

Senior Planner

Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive

Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Planner to join a growing Planning team in the South West. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects while playing a key role in client management, project delivery, mentoring junior team members, and supporting the continued growth of the regional business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects.
• Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and identify opportunities to win new work.
• Mentor and develop junior planners, providing guidance and technical support.
• Prepare high-quality reports, planning statements, and representations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to deliver successful outcomes.

About You

• MRTPI qualified.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment.
• Strong technical planning expertise and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good knowledge of the South West planning market and policy landscape.
• Commercially aware with an interest in networking and business development.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

About the Business

You’ll be joining a relaxed, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative team with ambitious growth plans in the South West. The business offers genuine career progression opportunities, a supportive culture, and the chance to play an influential role in the growth of the regional Planning function.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding team in the South West.