Senior Planner

📍 Location: [Bristol]
🕒 Full-Time Hybrid

Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career?

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Planner to join our dynamic and growing team in our clients' Bristol based team. Working across a wide range of projects-from residential and commercial developments to energy, regeneration, and leisure schemes-you'll play a pivotal role in shaping places and supporting client success across England, Scotland, and Wales.

🔑 What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting senior team members in delivering high-quality planning consultancy across various sectors

Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries

Undertaking research and planning appraisals to assess development potential

Writing detailed, insightful reports with clear planning recommendations

Preparing representations on emerging planning policy

Liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and key stakeholders

Building strong relationships with clients and fellow professionals

Attending networking events and supporting business development

👤 Who We're Looking For:

RTPI-qualified (or working towards it) with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in public or private sector planning

Strong understanding of at least one of the UK's planning systems

Confident communicator-both written and verbal-with excellent report writing skills

Organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with a genuine passion for planning and development

Team player who enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a collaborative culture

💼 Why Join?

You'll be part of a respected multidisciplinary firm working on nationally significant projects. You'll gain exposure to diverse planning systems and sectors, enjoy real opportunities for growth, and work in a supportive, professional environment.

📩 Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a role where your voice is heard and your impact is felt, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law