Senior Planner

Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire
Flexible Working Arrangements
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

About the Company

My client, a leading town planning consultancy based in Bristol, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team. Known for delivering high-quality, customer-focused development management services, my client is looking for an ambitious planning professional eager to further their career and contribute to the continued success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Planner, you will:

Deliver Planning Solutions: Use your broad knowledge of planning to achieve effective outcomes for clients, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and written reports.
Manage Planning Applications: Process planning applications efficiently, producing detailed reports and recommendations to meet client needs.
Prepare and Present Evidence: Assist clients by preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals.
Support Team Development: Guide and support junior colleagues, ensuring they understand current planning issues and legislation.
Contribute to Business Growth: Assist with business development efforts, helping to foster repeat work and applying a commercial approach to your tasks.
Client Communication: Maintain professional and clear communication with clients, both in writing and verbally.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

Have a degree in a town planning discipline and ideally be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in either the Local Authority or private sector.
Be able to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet the business's commercial and contractual needs.
Possess strong knowledge of current planning legislation and work independently across a variety of planning sectors.
Be a team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Be committed to delivering high-quality, timely, and innovative planning solutions.

The Package

Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working Arrangements
Flexible Working Hours
Life Insurance & Private Medical Care Package

Interested?

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