Town Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional airport in the UK seeks an experienced Town Planner for a pivotal role in its Planning and Sustainability team. You will be involved in high-profile development projects that contribute to a significant Master Plan, shaping the airport's sustainable future while navigating complex planning requirements. Offering a competitive salary and flexible hybrid work options, this role provides an exciting opportunity to impact millions of passengers and the wider community.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning-related role, ideally 2+ years.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward planning applications and secure consents.
• Ensure compliance with planning obligations.
• Engage professionally at all levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree-level qualification in town planning

Job description

Town Planner

Location: South West England

Type: Full-time | 13 month FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Town Planner to join the Planning and Sustainability team at one of the UK's leading regional airports. This is a pivotal role for an experienced and motivated planning professional to contribute to the delivery of a forward-thinking Master Plan and support a variety of high-profile development projects that will shape the future growth of the airport.

WHY APPLY?

On offer to the successful candidate will be a competitive basic salary, generous accompanying benefits package, and flexible hybrid working options!

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project and help shape the sustainable future of a major regional airport. You'll work alongside a supportive and knowledgeable team, gain exposure to strategic development work, and play a crucial part in delivering projects that impact millions of passengers and the wider region.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Working alongside the Head of Planning and Growth, the successful candidate will play an integral part in driving forward planning applications, securing consents, and ensuring compliance with planning obligations. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, dynamic infrastructure environment.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT:

* Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in town planning, transport planning, or a related discipline.

* Experience in a planning-related role, ideally 2+ years.

* Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and experience navigating complex planning consents and legal agreements.

* High level of attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally at all levels.

INTERESTED?

For applications, please submit your CV above.