Senior Town PlannerLocation: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a well-established consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of projects within the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The successful Senior Town Planner will play a key role in managing projects, supporting clients through the planning process, and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead on a variety of planning projects while working closely with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful planning outcomes.

You will be responsible for managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and supporting junior members of the team, while contributing to projects from early-stage feasibility through to determination.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and managing a range of planning applications and appeals

Providing strategic planning advice to a variety of clients

Leading on site appraisals and feasibility assessments

Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key project stakeholders

Managing multiple projects and meeting client deadlines

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team

Candidate Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartership)

Several years' experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment

Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation

Excellent report writing and project management skills

Strong communication and client-facing abilities

A proactive and commercially aware approach to planning

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Joel Bland on or email at