Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner for a market-leading consultancy based in Bristol.
The position requires candidates to have MRTPI and/or MRICS qualifications or be working towards them, along with strong communication skills and project management abilities.
The role involves delivering planning appraisals, preparing planning applications, and engaging with various stakeholders on significant projects in the Southwest region.
This position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience and a passion for mentoring junior staff, as they will join a well-established and dynamic planning team.

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading consultancy who are looking to add a Town Planner to the team based in Bristol. You'll be joining a well-established team, providing expert planning services to a broad range of clients across the Southwest region. With a strong pipeline of regionally significant projects, the team's work spans a variety of sectors, including residential development, major industrial and logistics schemes, retail repurposing, town centre regeneration, and large-scale urban mixed-use and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver comprehensive planning appraisals of land, buildings, and concepts.
Prepare and submit planning applications, including detailed planning statements.
Promote land through the Local Plan process and represent projects at Examination in Public.
Write detailed reports, analyse data, and provide clear recommendations.
Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, consultees, and third parties.

Key Skills:

MRTPI and/or MRICS qualified (or working towards qualification).
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey planning arguments.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balancing workloads efficiently and reporting to senior members of the team.
Passion for mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduate colleagues.

Team Overview: The Bristol Planning Team is one of the largest in the region, known for its expertise and reputation as a market leader. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on high-profile projects, with opportunities to contribute to some of the most exciting developments in the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious planner looking to take their career to the next level with a top-tier consultancy.

Interested?

The Director is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email or call .

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