Senior Town Planner - Lead Projects, Mentorship & Growth (Hybrid)

Vivid Resourcing; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Structured career progression

Professional development

Growth opportunities in the South West

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is recruiting a Senior Planner in Bristol with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office). You will lead planning applications, advise clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to regional growth.

A strong MRTPI background and SW planning knowledge are essential, along with excellent communication and project management skills. You will work within a collaborative team, coordinating with authorities and stakeholders, and supporting business development across the South

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification required with experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or development.
• Strong technical planning knowledge and ability to manage projects end-to-end.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with South West market insight.
• Commercial awareness with interest in networking and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects.
• Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Support business development and identify opportunities to win new work.
• Mentor and develop junior planners, providing guidance and technical support.
• Prepare high-quality reports, planning statements, and representations.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Client relationship building

Mentoring junior staff

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Vivid Resourcing is recruiting a Senior Planner in Bristol with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office). You will lead planning applications, advise clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to regional growth.

A strong MRTPI background and SW planning knowledge are essential, along with excellent communication and project management skills. You will work within a collaborative team, coordinating with authorities and stakeholders, and supporting business development across the South