Town Planner in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Personal development

Professional development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Town Planner for a permanent role in Bristol. You will prepare planning applications, provide advice to clients, and engage with authorities and stakeholders. The position requires a good UK planning background and strong communication skills.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, balancing priorities and deadlines while developing policy interpretations and reports. The role offers hybrid working, development opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or property environment.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework.
• Experience contributing to planning applications is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage priorities.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in property and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support submission of planning applications, appeals, and pre-apps.
• Undertake planning appraisals and provide client planning advice.
• Research planning policy and relevant legislation.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultees, consultants and stakeholders.
• Assist negotiations with planning officers and third parties.
• Attend site visits, meetings, consultations and planning committees as needed.
• Prepare concise planning reports, statements and representations.
• Interpret policy data to support recommendations and advice.
• Manage tasks and projects to deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & policy

Time management

Team player

Commercial mindset

Client liaison

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Ref: BM327

Location: Bristol

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancy's who provide a wide range of expertise to the residential and commercial sector. They are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Town Planner to hit the ground running for their team in Bristol.

Benefits for the role of Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Personal development
• Professional development

Duties for the role of Town Planner include:

• Preparing and supporting the submission of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries
• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing planning advice to clients
• Researching planning policy, legislation and other relevant considerations
• Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, consultants and other stakeholders
• Assisting with negotiations with planning officers and other third parties
• Attending site visits, client meetings, public consultations and planning committees where required
• Preparing clear and concise planning reports, statements and written representations
• Interpreting planning policy and relevant data to support recommendations and advice
• Managing individual tasks and projects to agreed deadlines and quality standards

Skills and experience for the role of Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or relevant property environment.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and associated legislation and policy.
• Experience of preparing or contributing to planning applications would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to research information, interpret planning policy and develop clear arguments.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in the property and development sector.
• Confidence when dealing with clients, planning officers and other stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent role