Senior Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global property consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a highly regarded and well-established team, working across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and team support.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead on a range of planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.

You will take ownership of client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, and support junior team members, continuing to develop your career as a Senior Town Planner within a dynamic and professional environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading and managing planning applications and projects
Providing strategic planning advice to clients
Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and documentation
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
Contributing to business development and client growth

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
Strong communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
Proven ability to manage projects and deadlines
A proactive and commercially aware approach

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile and diverse projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities within a leading consultancy
Ongoing professional development and career support

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)