Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking planning consultancy, is seeking a Senior or Associate Town Planner to join their growing team in Bristol. This role will focus on land promotion, supporting landowners and developers in identifying, promoting, and securing planning permissions for strategic land opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take on a key role in project delivery while contributing to the continued growth of a highly regarded consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage land promotion projects from site identification through to planning consent
• Prepare and submit planning applications, Local Plan representations, and appeals
• Promote sites through the Local Plan process, including call for sites and examinations
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and develop planning strategies
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, consultants, and clients
• Manage external consultants (e.g. transport, environmental, and design teams)
• Provide strategic planning advice to landowners and developers
• Monitor planning policy changes and assess implications for projects
• Support business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities
• Mentor and support junior team members (Senior level and above)

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI qualified
• Proven experience in land promotion and strategic planning
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, particularly Local Plan processes
• Experience managing complex planning applications and appeals
• Excellent report writing, communication, and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and client-facing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Experience appearing at Local Plan examinations or hearings
• Established network within the South West planning and development sector
• Leadership experience (Associate level)
• Track record of contributing to business development and winning work

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear career progression pathway
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Opportunity to work on high-profile strategic land projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

About the Client

Our client is a respected planning consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. They specialise in land promotion and strategic planning, working with a wide range of clients to unlock development potential and deliver successful outcomes.