Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Town Planner to prepare and manage planning applications while providing professional planning advice across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of planning experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the UK planning system. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards RTPI Chartership.
• 3-6 years' experience in planning, ideally in consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Provide professional planning advice to clients.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

RTPI Chartership (or working towards)

3-6 years' planning experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Commercial awareness

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner - Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy with the hire of a Senior Town Planner to join their successful Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected firm known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide range of sectors.

The Role

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking site appraisals, development plan representations, and planning research.
• Providing professional planning advice to clients across sectors such as residential, commercial, retail, and infrastructure.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues while contributing to the growth of the team.

About You

• RTPI Chartership (or working towards).
• 3-6 years' planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive consultancy environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of planning projects, from small-scale schemes to major developments.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and professional development are valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career as a Senior Town Planner within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to