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Principal Town Planner – Bristol – Up to £50,000 + Bonus
National construction and development group with strong residential, mixed-use and renewables pipeline
Lead planning activity across high-profile projects in the South West
MRTPI | Senior responsibility | Hybrid working
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a respected national construction and development company with a growing in-house planning team delivering high-quality schemes across the UK. Their work spans residential, mixed-use and increasingly, renewable energy developments. As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking a Principal Town Planner to join their Bristol office and take a lead role in planning strategy and project delivery across the South West.
THE BENEFITS:
* Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Flexible hybrid working
* Diverse project portfolio: housing, mixed-use and renewable energy
* National business with strong regional focus
* Clear path for career progression
THE PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER ROLE:
As Principal Town Planner, you’ll manage a range of planning applications, appraisals and appeals across residential, mixed-use and renewables projects. You’ll work closely with land, design, and construction teams, coordinate with external consultants, and engage directly with local planning authorities. You’ll also support junior team members and help shape planning strategy in the South West. The role includes growing involvement in renewables—supporting planning for solar and other energy infrastructure schemes alongside more traditional development projects.
PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
* MRTPI qualified, or working towards
* Strong experience in residential and/or mixed-use development
* Interest or experience in renewable energy projects is desirable
* Solid background in consultancy, developer, or local authority roles
* Excellent communication, report writing and client engagement skills
* Deep understanding of the English planning system
* Organised, commercially minded, and proactive
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at dan.butler@hirecracker.com. For further information, please call me on 07881 244 212. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Principal Town Planner, MRTPI, Planning Consultant, Residential Development, Mixed-Use, Renewable Energy, Solar Projects, Development Planning, Strategic Planning, Planning Applications
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting and Project Management
* Industries
Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Community Development and Urban Planning
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