Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner

Full Time Bristol Posted  6 days ago Return to Job Search

Job Title:

Senior Planner | Principal Town Planner

Location:

Bristol Salary: 45-55,000

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly respected planning and development consultancy in the appointment of an experienced Senior Planner to join their growing Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects, managing planning applications and providing expert advice to clients across a range of development sectors.

You will join a collaborative and supportive planning team, working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary colleagues throughout the planning process. The role offers excellent exposure to a variety of projects, strong client interaction and the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for project delivery and the development of junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and delivering a varied portfolio of planning projects across a range of development sectors

Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications, appeals and associated planning documentation

Providing professional planning advice to clients throughout the development process

Preparing high-quality planning statements, reports and supporting documentation

Managing project programmes, budgets and key deadlines

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders

Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to support successful project delivery

Attending client meetings, site visits and meetings with local planning authorities where required

Supporting business development activities and contributing to the growth of the planning team Providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and relevant guidance

Requirements:

RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related disciplineMRTPI qualified, or working towards Chartered membership

Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment

Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects

Strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning legislation and policy framework

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management and organisational abilities

Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines

Confidence in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business developmentA proactive, professional and collaborative approach to work

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a respected and growing consultancy in Bristol. The role offers excellent career progression, exposure to a diverse range of projects and the opportunity to take on a senior position within an ambitious and supportive planning team.

To apply , please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to sophie.fe I look forward to hearing from you!