Town Planner | Senior Town Planner in Bristol)

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Town Planner/Senior Planner for a 12-month fixed-term position. This role involves managing diverse strategic land projects including planning applications and appeals. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in delivering complex planning projects and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and potential to transition into a permanent role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in the promotion of strategic land.
• Track record of delivering complex planning projects to agreed deadlines.
• Strong report-writing and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across a diverse strategic land portfolio.
• Manage site promotions and planning applications.
• Handle planning appeals and residential schemes.

Skills

Delivering complex planning projects

Report writing

Collaborative mindset

Proactive approach to knowledge 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?

We look forward to receiving your application.