Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a dynamic and commercially focused planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Bristol office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a key role within a respected and ambitious practice. The consultancy works with landowners, developers, and investors, providing clear and strategic planning advice across a wide range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.

As an Associate Planner, you will play an integral role in managing projects, leading client relationships, and supporting the delivery of planning strategies from early-stage site promotion through to planning application and determination. You will also contribute to business development initiatives and mentor junior members of the team.

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

• Leading on client engagement and project delivery

• Supporting site promotions and strategic land projects

• Providing mentorship to junior planners

• Contributing to business development activities

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards)

• Demonstrable experience within consultancy or local authority

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

• Excellent report writing and client-facing skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy with a strong project pipeline and genuine scope for career progression within a supportive and ambitious team environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Joel Bland on or email at