Job Description
Senior Town Planner - Leading Planning Consultancy (Confidential Role)Location: Bristol (with occasional travel across the UK)Type: Full-time | PermanentSalary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you a qualified planner with 2-5 years' experience ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work with one of the largest and most established planning teams in the South West?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-respected, independent planning consultancy with a strong national presence. Based in central Bristol, their growing planning team works across the planning systems of England, Scotland and Wales, delivering major projects in residential, commercial, energy, mixed-use, retail, and leisure sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to lead on meaningful projects, support junior colleagues, and work closely with experienced partners and clients across the private and public sectors.
About the Role
As a Senior Planner, you'll take a proactive role in managing projects, mentoring junior planners, and contributing to the growth of the business through professional excellence and client engagement. You'll be involved from site appraisal through to planning submissions and appeals-delivering high-quality advice, documentation, and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries
* Conducting site research and feasibility assessments
* Drafting high-quality reports with clear recommendations
* Preparing planning policy representations and local plan responses
* Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients
* Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
* Attending external events and helping to expand the firm's client base
* Working closely with the Head of Planning and Partners on strategic delivery
What We're Looking For:
* Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related field
* MRTPI status (or working towards) with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience
* Solid understanding of the UK planning system (knowledge of Scotland or Wales a plus)
* Demonstrable experience of preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
* Strong report writing and analytical skills
* A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
* A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
What's on Offer:
* Join one of the largest and most diverse planning teams in Bristol
* Work on high-impact, high-profile projects across a range of sectors
* A collaborative and supportive team culture with clear progression pathways
* Regular networking and CPD opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte or call. We have many more vacancies available on our website.This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position