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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Town Planner is available in Bristol with a leading planning consultancy seeking an experienced candidate.
  • The role involves delivering innovative planning solutions, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and navigating the planning process.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related field, ideally with RTPI membership or working towards it, along with proven planning experience.
  • A competitive starting salary is offered, along with a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development.
  • Applicants should possess strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Town Planner

Bristol

Are you passionate about shaping vibrant, sustainable communities? Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in Bristol, who are looking for an experienced and dynamic Town Planner to join their growing team!

About the Role:

You'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative planning solutions across diverse projects. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to navigate the planning process, from early-stage consultation through to securing planning permissions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert planning advice and support to clients, ensuring projects comply with relevant regulations and policies.
  • Lead and contribute to planning applications, pre-application discussions, and appeals.
  • Engage with local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and drive project success.
  • Prepare and present planning reports, statements, and supporting documents.

About You:

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related field, with membership of the RTPI (or working towards).
  • Proven experience in planning, preferably within a consultancy or local authority setting.
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Apply?

  • A competitive starting salary and generous benefits package!
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team!
  • Work on diverse and exciting projects across the public and private sectors!
  • Opportunity for professional development and career progression!

Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call .

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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.