Town Planner - Bristol

Job Title: Town Planner Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Company: A highly regarded and growing planning consultancy is seeking a motivated Town Planner to join their expanding team in Bristol. With one of the largest planning teams in the region, they work across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, energy, education, and leisure. Their collaborative approach enables them to deliver expert planning services to both private and public sector clients. About the Role: This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to work on high-profile projects and develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will gain experience across a wide spectrum of planning services, benefiting from structured training and mentorship from experienced professionals. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries. Conduct research and prepare planning appraisals and strategy reports. Monitor and negotiate planning applications post-submission. Liaise with planning officers, stakeholders, and clients to progress planning matters. Keep up to date with planning legislation and policy changes. Requirements: A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field. A good understanding of the UK planning system. Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop a career in planning. What's on Offer? A structured training and development programme. Opportunities to work on a variety of exciting projects. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. This role is ideal for a planner looking to gain valuable experience in a well-established consultancy with strong industry recognition. If you're passionate about planning and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply: 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