Senior Town Planner – Bristol | Hybrid, High-Impact Work

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage and lead various planning projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality plans. Required qualifications include MRTPI status and experience in planning consultancy or local authority. The role offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Excellent professional development support

Opportunities to work on high-profile projects

Inclusive, supportive team culture

Strong progression pathway

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning consultancy, client-side, or local authority.
• Experience with medium to large-scale development projects.
• Proven ability to engage with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of planning projects.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit planning applications.
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibilities and policy reviews.
• Prepare planning statements, proofs of evidence and supporting documents.
• Engage with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support junior team members and contribute to studio growth.
• Help shape strategy and best practice within the planning team.

Skills

Strong report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Client interaction

Collaborative mindset

Education

MRTPI status

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage and lead various planning projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality plans. Required qualifications include MRTPI status and experience in planning consultancy or local authority. The role offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and high-profile projects.