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.
The Role
1. Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals
2. Carrying out planning appraisals and research to support clients and projects
3. Drafting planning statements, policy representations, and related reports
4. Attending client meetings, site visits, and hearings as required
5. Supporting senior colleagues in delivering high-quality planning advice and solutions
About You
6. RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related field
7. Ideally 1-3 years’ post-graduate experience within planning (public or private sector)
8. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
10. A proactive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and progress
Why Apply?
11. Opportunity to work with a highly regarded consultancy with a strong national reputation
12. Support towards achieving RTPI chartership
13. Exposure to a wide variety of clients and projects
14. Competitive salary and benefits package
15. Career progression in a supportive and professional environment