Partner - Town Planning

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading multidisciplinary property and planning consultancy seeking an experienced Partner – Town Planning to join its established Bristol team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for growing client relationships, winning new business and providing strategic planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Role

As a Partner, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the Bristol planning team. You will combine high-level planning expertise with strong commercial and business development skills, working closely with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering complex planning instructions across a range of sectors.
• Providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, investors and other key clients.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities across the South West.
• Taking a leadership role in the growth and development of the Bristol planning team.
• Managing and mentoring senior planners and supporting the wider team.
• Preparing and presenting planning strategies, reports and submissions.
• Representing clients at meetings with local authorities, stakeholders and other third parties.
• Supporting the wider business with cross-sector and multidisciplinary opportunities.
• Contributing to the strategic direction and commercial performance of the planning business.

About You

We are looking for an established planning professional with a strong track record within private-sector consultancy. You are likely to have:

• Significant experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• MRTPI qualification or equivalent professional standing.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process.
• Proven experience managing complex planning projects and client relationships.
• A strong commercial and business development mindset.
• Existing relationships across the Bristol and wider South West property market.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing planning professionals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• The confidence and ambition to operate at Partner level and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Why Consider the Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy at a senior level, with the autonomy to develop your own client base, influence the direction of the Bristol planning team and play a significant role in the continued growth of the wider business. If you're an experienced Associate Director, Director or existing Partner looking for a new challenge in Bristol, this could be an excellent opportunity to explore.