Senior Town Planner
Location: Bristol
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with LDA Design, a leading independent consultancy known for delivering transformative planning, landscape and urban design projects across the UK. Their Bristol studio is growing, and they're now seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their established planning team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a creative, collaborative environment where planners work closely with designers, environmental specialists and major clients to help shape sustainable and meaningful places.
The Benefits
Competitive salary tailored to experience
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Excellent professional development support, including RTPI CPD
Opportunities to work on nationally significant, high-profile projects
Inclusive, supportive team culture
Strong progression pathway within an award-winning consultancy
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering a variety of complex and exciting projects across sectors such as regeneration, mixed-use development, residential, energy and infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, and help steer projects from early concept stages through to delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and managing a range of planning projects
Preparing, coordinating and submitting planning applications
Undertaking site appraisals, feasibilities and policy reviews
Preparing planning statements, proofs of evidence and supporting documents
Engaging with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
Supporting junior team members and contributing to the growth of the studio
Helping shape strategy and best practice within the planning team
About You
We're looking for a planning professional who brings:
MRTPI status (or very close to it)
Relevant experience in planning consultancy, client-side or local authority
Strong report writing, project management and communication skills
Experience working on medium to large-scale development projects
Ability to work confidently with clients and stakeholders
A proactive, collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for high-quality placemaking
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected planning and design consultancy where your ideas, ambitions and growth will be fully supported.
If you're interested in this Senior Town Planner role, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment