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Town Planner - Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Tetlow King Planning, a respected planning consultancy with offices in Bristol and West Malling, in their search for a Town Planner to join their established team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner looking to work on a diverse range of projects, including residential, affordable housing, retirement living, regeneration, and mixed-use developments. The role will offer the chance to collaborate with a wide variety of clients - from housebuilders and housing associations to private landowners and local authorities.

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals
• Carrying out planning appraisals and research to support clients and projects
• Drafting planning statements, policy representations, and related reports
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and hearings as required
• Supporting senior colleagues in delivering high-quality planning advice and solutions

• RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related field
• Ideally 1-3 years' post-graduate experience within planning (public or private sector)
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and progress

• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded consultancy with a strong national reputation
• Support towards achieving RTPI chartership
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression in a supportive and professional environment

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to