Senior Town Planner - Bristol

LEAD Careers; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Town Planner. This role involves managing planning projects while advising clients and working within a supportive team environment focused on sustainability and good design. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and RTPI membership.

Benefits

Generous salary and benefits package

Employee ownership

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement

Employee rewards scheme

Career development

Supportive team culture

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning required.
• Chartered member of RTPI or actively pursuing.
• Experience managing planning projects in consultancy or local authority settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and projects of various scales.
• Provide clear, practical planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare planning reports and manage communications.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaborative Work

Sustainability Awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

Role – Senior Town Planner
Location – Bristol
Salary – £DOE

Our client, an employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy based in Bristol is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join its team. It’s a place where people can shape projects and contribute to the direction of the business, with a straightforward, supportive environment. The team works on a wide range of projects, including residential, town centre regeneration, and bringing unused sites back into use. They help shape places that are well-designed and sustainable, working with local authorities, developers, and communities.

THE ROLE

The Senior Town Planner will provide planning advice on a range of projects, helping to deliver work that supports good design, sustainability, and well-functioning places. The role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams, liaising with clients, and managing planning processes from start to finish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing planning applications and projects of varying scales
• Providing clear, practical planning advice to clients and stakeholders
• Preparing planning reports, documents, and presenting as needed
• Supporting and guiding junior planners within the team
• Contributing to developing client relationships and supporting new opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

• A degree in Town Planning
• A chartered member of the RTPI (or working towards it)
• Have experience managing planning projects within consultancy or local authority settings
• Communicate clearly, both in writing and in discussions
• Have an interest in good design and sustainable development
• Enjoy working collaboratively within teams and with clients
• Be organised and able to manage deadlines across multiple projects

ON OFFER

• Generous salary and benefits package
• Employee ownership
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Employee rewards scheme
• Career development
• A supportive team culture
• Inclusive environment

THE NEXT STEP

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