Senior Town Planner – Hybrid Work & Flexible Leave

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

30 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Birthday leave and wellbeing day

Private healthcare

Medicash cashback scheme

Gym membership contribution 50%

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Professional membership support

Structured CPD and career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Bristol team. You will provide commercially focused planning advice across a varied portfolio including residential, retail, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

You will manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application advice, while developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development. A Chartered RTPI member or FCP is preferred, with solid knowledge of the UK planning system and excellent

Qualifications

• Chartered RTPI membership or working towards full chartership.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Commercially minded approach to client management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused planning advice across a range of sectors.
• Manage and progress planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions.
• Prepare initial planning appraisals and provide strategic planning advice.
• Liaise with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits and attend client and project meetings.
• Attend planning committees and public consultation events when required.
• Prepare high‑quality planning reports and present recommendations.
• Manage projects within deadlines, budgets and client instructions.
• Support business development through networking and client engagement.

Skills

Chartered RTPI membership

UK planning system knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Education

RTPI chartership (or working towards)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Bristol team. You will provide commercially focused planning advice across a varied portfolio including residential, retail, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

You will manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application advice, while developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development. A Chartered RTPI member or FCP is preferred, with solid knowledge of the UK planning system and excellent