Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to develop your career in a dynamic and innovative consultancy? A leading independent development consultancy is seeking a talented individual to join their Bristol office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple sectors, shaping the built and natural environment in a way that makes a positive impact on people's lives.

This well-established consultancy is known for bringing creative and forward-thinking solutions to planning and development. With a multi-disciplinary approach, they provide expertise across the entire development process, working with landowners, developers, housebuilders, local authorities, estates, and private clients.

Their work covers a wide range of sectors, including:

• Agriculture and rural estates
• Commercial, industrial, and logistics
• Culture, leisure, sport, and tourism
• Energy and waste
• Health, education, and community
• Public sector projects
• Residential developments
• Retail and town centre regeneration
• Infrastructure and transport

Founded over 20 years ago, the consultancy has grown significantly, employing over 400 professionals across multiple UK offices. Their reputation is built on a deep understanding of planning policy, a client-focused approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

The Town Planner will be responsible for managing and delivering planning projects across a variety of sectors. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Conducting site appraisals, research, and feasibility studies
• Drafting planning statements and policy documents
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities
• Keeping up to date with planning legislation and policy changes
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex development projects

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field
• Experience working in a planning consultancy, local authority, or developer environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant policies
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• A proactive and problem-solving approach
• MRTPI qualification (or working towards it) is desirable

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and varied projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position