Town Planner Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Bristol, Somerset
  • Feb 04, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

Job Title: Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded planning consultancy in Bristol as they look to appoint a Planner or Senior Planner following a period of strong and sustained growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding team, working primarily within the Strategic Land sector and supporting clients across a wide range of high-profile planning projects throughout the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering strategic planning advice and support across a diverse portfolio of sites. The position offers exposure to a broad mix of work, including long-term site promotions, planning applications and appeals.

Projects range from small-scale residential developments through to major new settlement proposals, as well as strategic employment land promotion and associated planning applications.

This role provides an excellent platform for career development within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting strategic land promotions across the UK
  • Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
  • Assisting with the promotion of residential and employment land
  • Providing planning advice to clients and project teams
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, landowners and external consultants

Candidate Profile

  • Planner or Senior Planner with relevant professional experience
  • Experience within strategic land, development management or planning consultancy preferred
  • Strong understanding of the UK planning system
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ambition to progress within a growing consultancy

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile strategic land projects
  • Clear pathway for career progression
  • Supportive and professional team environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or