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Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal or Associate Planner for an independent planning consultancy in Bristol, offering a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, with MRTPI chartership being essential.
  • The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and regeneration projects, leading major applications and influencing strategy.
  • The company offers a generous benefits package, including 27.5 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, private healthcare, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Candidates with consultancy experience are preferred, but strong applicants from the public sector will also be considered.

Principal / Associate PlannerBristol | Hybrid WorkingCompetitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with an award-winning independent planning consultancy as they look to expand their highly respected team of Planning and Regeneration Consultants in Bristol. We're seeking an experienced and motivated Principal or Associate Planner to help drive forward a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects.

What's on Offer:

You'll be joining a practice that truly values its people. Alongside a competitive market salary and performance-related bonuses, you'll enjoy a standout benefits package including:

  • Generous annual leave (starting at 27.5 days + bank holidays)
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Private healthcare insurance
  • Health & wellbeing plan (including dental, optical, physio & private GP services)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Life insurance & company pension contributions

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of residential, commercial, and regeneration projects. The Bristol team has a strong track record of delivering financially viable planning permissions for both private clients and national housebuilders. You'll have the chance to lead on major applications, influence strategy, and help shape high-quality developments across the region.

What We're Looking For:

  • MRTPI chartered (essential)
  • Ideally with consultancy experience, though strong candidates from the public sector will also be considered
  • Strong understanding of the residential and strategic land sectors
  • Confident managing projects and clients independently
  • A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills

?? Interested?

We'd love to hear from you! To apply or find out more, please contact Megan Field:?? ??

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.