Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Planning Consultancy in the UK is seeking a Town Planner/Senior Planner to join their Bristol office on a 12-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role involves delivering complex planning projects, including site promotions and planning applications, within a supportive team environment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, along with hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have a collaborative mindset and a proven track record in strategic land promotion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in the promotion of strategic land.
• Track record of delivering complex planning projects to deadlines.
• Proactive approach to developing knowledge and capability.

Responsibilities

• Work across a diverse strategic land portfolio.
• Deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Contribute to major long-term developments.

Skills

Complex planning project delivery

Strong report-writing skills

Collaborative mindset

Motivated approach to professional development

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Planner
Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and innovative Planning Consultancy as they look to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner into their thriving Bristol team.

This consultancy has established a strong reputation for delivering insightful, solutions‑driven planning advice across both private and public sectors. With a team of over 50 professionals based across five UK offices, they combine deep planning expertise with a market‑leading Analytics & Research offering. Their work spans a variety of sectors including Strategic Land, Later Living, Regeneration, Retail, Leisure and more – all underpinned by a commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development.

The Opportunity

Due to a planned maternity leave, we are seeking a Town Planner or Senior Planner to join the Bristol office on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. With continued strong growth across the Strategic Land division, this role is expected to transition into a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

You will work across a diverse and influential strategic land portfolio, including:

• Site promotions
• Planning applications
• Planning appeals
• Residential schemes ranging from smaller applications through to major new settlements
• Strategic employment land promotion and associated planning submissions

This role offers the chance to contribute to major long‑term developments across the UK, working within a supportive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team.

About You

We are keen to speak with Planners or Senior Planners who have experience in the promotion of strategic land, along with:

• A track record of delivering complex planning projects to agreed deadlines
• Strong report‑writing and written communication skills
• A proactive, motivated approach to developing your knowledge and professional capability
• A collaborative mindset, supporting wider team and business goals

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile strategic land projects
• A 12‑month contract with strong potential to become permanent

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)