Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/11/2025
Closing date
15/12/2025
Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Planner
Location: Bristol
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and innovative Planning Consultancy as they look to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner into their thriving Bristol team.
This consultancy has established a strong reputation for delivering insightful, solutions-driven planning advice across both private and public sectors. With a team of over 50 professionals based across five UK offices, they combine deep planning expertise with a market-leading Analytics & Research offering. Their work spans a variety of sectors including Strategic Land, Later Living, Regeneration, Retail, Leisure and more - all underpinned by a commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development.
The Opportunity
Due to a planned maternity leave, we are seeking a Town Planner or Senior Planner to join the Bristol office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. With continued strong growth across the Strategic Land division, this role is expected to transition into a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
You will work across a diverse and influential strategic land portfolio, including:
* Site promotions
* Planning applications
* Planning appeals
* Residential schemes ranging from smaller applications through to major new settlements
* Strategic employment land promotion and associated planning submissions
This role offers the chance to contribute to major long-term developments across the UK, working within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.
About You
We are keen to speak with Planners or Senior Planners who have experience in the promotion of strategic land, along with:
* A track record of delivering complex planning projects to agreed deadlines
* Strong report-writing and written communication skills
* A proactive, motivated approach to developing your knowledge and professional capability
* A collaborative mindset, supporting wider team and business goals
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Excellent benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Opportunity to work on high-profile strategic land projects
* A 12-month contract with strong potential to become permanent
Interested?