Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner MRTPI
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Are you a highly experienced Senior Town Planner looking for the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to join a leading planning consultancy based in Bristol.

In this position, you will be tasked with leading a range of planning projects across the South West and nationally. You'll be involved in providing expert planning advice on diverse development schemes, from residential to commercial and mixed-use projects. The role requires a deep understanding of both strategic and development management planning, with the ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.

• Leading and delivering complex planning applications and strategic planning projects
• Offering advice on land promotion, planning policy, and development strategies
• Managing projects from inception through to submission and delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Assisting in the mentoring and development of junior team members
• Preparing and presenting evidence at hearings and public inquiries when required
• Collaborating with internal teams and external professionals to ensure the success of projects

To be successful in this role, you will have the following qualifications and experience:

• A Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Strong experience in a senior planning role, ideally gained within a consultancy or local government
• A comprehensive understanding of planning policy, legislation, and best practices
• Proven experience in project management and working on large-scale development proposals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• The ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality results under pressure

• A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a fast-paced and supportive environment
• Flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of interesting and varied projects

If you are ready to take on a new challenge and play a leading role in exciting projects, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your planning career.

To apply, please contact us with your updated CV, and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further on (phone number removed) and (url removed)