Town Planner

Position: Town Planner - All Levels
Town Planning Opportunities - Bristol | All Levels

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be partnered with a specialist planning and development consultancy that is continuing to grow its Bristol team and is looking to speak with Town Planners at all levels, from Assistant/Graduate Planners through to Senior and Associate-level professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established but growing consultancy where you can gain exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, retail, strategic land and urban regeneration projects. The business works closely with landowners, developers and investors, providing commercially focused planning advice and strategies to help unlock development opportunities. 

About the Company

The consultancy is a specialist planning practice with offices across Bristol, Exeter and London. Its team has extensive experience delivering planning advice across a wide range of development sectors and is known for taking a personable, commercial and pragmatic approach to planning.

The Bristol team works on a diverse range of projects, including:

Residential and housing developments
Strategic land promotion
Commercial and employment schemes
Retail development
Urban regeneration
Mixed-use developments
Tourism and leisure
Healthcare and education
Renewable energy and infrastructure
Planning appeals and expert witness work

The consultancy also provides services including planning strategy, planning applications, site promotion, planning appeals, expert witness services, land purchase/board reports and stakeholder engagement.

Who Are They Looking For?

The business is interested in hearing from planners at all levels of experience, including:

Graduate / Assistant Planner

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning
Some planning experience desirable but not essential for graduate-level applicants
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm to develop a career within planning consultancy
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
Interest in progressing towards RTPI chartership

Town Planner / Planner

Relevant planning qualification
Previous experience within planning consultancy, local government or a related environment
Understanding of the UK planning system
Experience assisting with planning applications and planning statements
Strong report-writing and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Working towards or holding MRTPI status desirable

Senior / Associate Planner

Strong private-sector planning consultancy experience
MRTPI or working towards chartership
Proven experience managing planning applications and projects
Strong knowledge of planning policy and development management
Experience dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
Ability to manage consultant teams and project delivery
Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
Experience across residential, commercial, strategic land or regeneration would be advantageous

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary depending on experience
Opportunity to join a growing specialist planning consultancy
Exposure to a diverse range of development projects
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Direct client exposure and responsibility
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Professional development and opportunities to work towards RTPI chartership
Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
Exposure to strategic land, development management, appeals and multidisciplinary projects
Bristol-based office with opportunities to work across the wider South West The existing team includes planners ranging from Assistant Planner through to Senior Planner, Associate Director and Founding Director level, creating a strong environment for candidates at different stages of their planning careers. }

Interested?

If you're a Graduate Planner, Assistant Planner, Town Planner, Senior Planner or Associate Planner based in Bristol or considering a move to the South West, I'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to (url removed) to discuss the opportunity in confidence