Town Planner – All Levels

BristolPosted 2 days agoReturn to Job SearchTown Planning Opportunities – Bristol | All LevelsPenguin Recruitment is proud to be partnered with a specialist planning and development consultancy that is continuing to grow its Bristol team and is looking to speak with Town Planners at all levels, from Assistant/Graduate Planners through to Senior and Associate-level professionals.This is an excellent opportunity to join an established but growing consultancy where you can gain exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, retail, strategic land and urban regeneration projects. The business works closely with landowners, developers and investors, providing commercially focused planning advice and strategies to help unlock development opportunities. The consultancy is a specialist planning practice with offices across Bristol, Exeter and London. Its team has extensive experience delivering planning advice across a wide range of development sectors and is known for taking a personable, commercial and pragmatic approach to planning.The Bristol team works on a diverse range of projects, including:Residential and housing developmentsStrategic land promotionCommercial and employment schemesRetail developmentUrban regenerationMixed-use developmentsTourism and leisureHealthcare and educationRenewable energy and infrastructurePlanning appeals and expert witness workThe consultancy also provides services including planning strategy, planning applications, site promotion, planning appeals, expert witness services, land purchase/board reports and stakeholder engagement.The business is interested in hearing from planners at all levels of experience, including:Graduate / Assistant PlannerRelevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town PlanningSome planning experience desirable but not essential for graduate-level applicantsStrong written and verbal communication skillsEnthusiasm to develop a career within planning consultancyAbility to work as part of a collaborative teamInterest in progressing towards RTPI chartershipTown Planner / PlannerRelevant planning qualificationPrevious experience within planning consultancy, local government or a related environmentUnderstanding of the UK planning systemExperience assisting with planning applications and planning statementsStrong report-writing and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlinesWorking towards or holding MRTPI status desirableSenior / Associate PlannerStrong private-sector planning consultancy experienceMRTPI or working towards chartershipProven experience managing planning applications and projectsStrong knowledge of planning policy and development managementExperience dealing directly with clients and stakeholdersAbility to manage consultant teams and project deliveryCommercial awareness and an interest in business developmentExperience across residential, commercial, strategic land or regeneration would be advantageousCompetitive salary depending on experienceOpportunity to join a growing specialist planning consultancyExposure to a diverse range of development projectsExcellent opportunities for career progressionDirect client exposure and responsibilitySupportive and collaborative working environmentProfessional development and opportunities to work towards RTPI chartershipOpportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionalsExposure to strategic land, development management, appeals and multidisciplinary projectsBristol-based office with opportunities to work across the wider South WestThe existing team includes planners ranging from Assistant Planner through to Senior Planner, Associate Director and Founding Director level, creating a strong environment for candidates at different stages of their planning careers. }If you’re a Graduate Planner, Assistant Planner, Town Planner, Senior Planner or Associate Planner based in Bristol or considering a move to the South West, I’d love to hear from you.Send your CV to efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment.co.uk to discuss the opportunity in confidence.