Graduate Town Planner - Bristol (Independent Planning Consultancy)
Location: Bristol (Office-based with occasional travel)
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a recent planning graduate eager to kickstart your career with one of Bristol's largest and fastest-growing planning teams?

An established and highly regarded independent planning consultancy is looking for an ambitious Graduate Town Planner to join their expanding team based in central Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of projects while receiving hands-on mentoring from a respected planning team.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Planner, you'll support a multidisciplinary team working on a wide range of planning projects across the UK. Sectors include residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use regeneration, energy, community and leisure. You will play a key role in helping to shape the built environment while building your professional capabilities within a supportive and collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

Undertaking research and analysis of planning policy

Producing planning appraisals and strategy reports

Using the Planning Portal for application submissions

Supporting the negotiation and monitoring of applications post-submission

Drafting planning appeal documents and representations to local plans

Attending meetings and client briefings as required

What We're Looking For:

A strong understanding of the UK planning system

A relevant degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI-accredited preferred)

Confident using Microsoft Office and planning-specific IT tools

Strong research, analytical and written communication skills

A motivated, proactive mindset with attention to detail

Excellent time management and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

A team player with the confidence to work independently when needed

Why Apply?

Work with a market-leading consultancy with a broad project portfolio

Be mentored by experienced professionals in a collaborative environment

Excellent professional development opportunities, including support towards RTPI chartership

Engage with public and private sector clients across dynamic sectors

Sociable, well-established team culture and modern Bristol-based office

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position