Town Planner / Senior Town Planner

Morson Edge; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Morson Edge in Bristol is seeking an RTPI-qualified Planner or Senior Planner to join its established planning team. You will be embedded in project teams and act as a main client contact across diverse schemes.

The role offers ownership of planning work from feasibility to consent, collaboration with design and development colleagues, and opportunities to build long-term client relationships on major regional projects. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• RTPI qualified or near chartership for Planner level.
• Experience in consultancy or local authority planning.
• Strong understanding of UK planning system and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organisational and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead planning applications, appeals and site appraisals
• Prepare planning reports, statements and supporting documents
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with internal and external multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to planning strategies for a range of development types
• Support consultation processes and engagement with local authorities
• Assist senior team members on complex and strategic planning projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Skills

RTPI qualified

Excellent communication

Client-facing experience

Stakeholder engagement

UK planning system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Town Planning

Job description

Morson Edge are currently supporting a leading national property and planning consultancy to recruit an RTPI-qualified Planner / Senior Planner to join their established Planning team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team working on a diverse portfolio of major development schemes across the South West. The practice has a strong reputation for delivering strategic planning advice across regeneration, residential, mixed-use, commercial and infrastructure-led projects.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious Planner or Senior Planner who is looking to take the next step in their consultancy career. This role offers genuine project ownership, client exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced senior leaders on complex and high-profile developments. You will be embedded within project teams and act as a key point of contact for clients, contributing directly to the delivery of planning strategies from early feasibility through to consent and delivery stages.

Role Overview

You will play a central role in supporting and leading planning projects, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across planning, design and development teams. The role offers strong exposure to the full development lifecycle and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while developing technical and commercial expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead planning applications, appeals and site appraisals
• Prepare high-quality planning reports, statements and supporting documents
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with internal and external multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to planning strategies for a range of development types
• Support consultation processes and engagement with local authorities
• Assist senior team members on complex and strategic planning projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• RTPI qualified (or close to chartership for Planner level)
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively
• Client-facing experience with good stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Experience across residential, regeneration, mixed-use or infrastructure projects
• Exposure to planning committees or public consultation processes
• Experience supporting or leading planning applications in a consultancy setting

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Strong career progression and professional development support
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work on high-profile regional and national developments
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to complex, design-led planning projects