Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide advice across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience and be working towards RTPI Chartership. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and excellent career prospects within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to diverse planning projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning applications and appeals.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
• Ability to provide professional planning advice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning research.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning applications management

Site appraisals

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

RTPI Chartership (or working towards)

3-6 years' experience in planning

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.