Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/01/2026
Closing date
09/02/2026
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?