Senior Town Planner - Bristol
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy with the hire of a Senior Town Planner to join their successful Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected firm known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide range of sectors.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse mix of planning projects. Responsibilities include:
Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.
Undertaking site appraisals, development plan representations, and planning research.
Providing professional planning advice to clients across sectors such as residential, commercial, retail, and infrastructure.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues while contributing to the growth of the team.
About You
We are seeking a motivated planning professional with:
RTPI Chartership (or working towards).
3-6 years' planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commercial awareness and the ability to build long-term client relationships.
A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive consultancy environment.
Exposure to a wide range of planning projects, from small-scale schemes to major developments.
A collaborative culture where your ideas and professional development are valued.
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career as a Senior Town Planner within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy.
If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to