Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 5 days

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Full Time

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Senior Town Planner - BristolLocation: 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

About You:

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

Why Join?

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to join a supportive and forward-thinking planning team within a company that truly invests in its people. You'll benefit from:

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. Apply now or get in touch directly for a confidential chat.

Please call Katy on and forward your CV to and I will get in touch!