Senior Town Planner
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Senior Town Planner - Bristol
Location:
Bristol (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £45,000 - £52000 (DOE) + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading consultancies? I'm working with a nationally recognised planning and infrastructure firm that's seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their established Bristol office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects across the infrastructure, energy, residential, and commercial sectors. The team is known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to complex planning challenges - and they're growing.
The Role:As a Senior Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in managing planning applications, providing strategic advice to clients, and leading multi-disciplinary teams. You'll work on projects from conception through to consent, liaising with stakeholders, local authorities, and clients to ensure the smooth delivery of schemes.
What You'll Be Doing:- Managing and preparing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals
- Advising clients on planning policy and strategy
- Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to business development
- Working collaboratively with other professionals across planning, design, and engineering
- RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
- Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards)
- Proven experience within a consultancy or local authority setting
- Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
- Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A clear path for career progression
- Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
- Generous benefits including pension, bonus scheme, and professional development support
- The chance to work on some of the UK's most exciting and complex infrastructure projects
Interested?
If you're ready to step into a senior-level role with plenty of responsibility, autonomy, and growth potential, I'd love to hear from you.
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