Senior/Principal Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent planning consultancy in Bristol seeks a Senior / Associate Town Planner to manage projects and mentor junior staff. The role demands extensive experience and a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning. The consultancy offers a competitive salary up to £55,000, a pension scheme, and support for professional memberships, making it an excellent opportunity for career development. If you're ready to step into a leadership role, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme and benefits package

Support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Extensive post‑Chartership professional experience required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related field is necessary.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects semi‑independently while receiving guidance.
• Involved in all aspects of the planning process, including strategy.
• Mentor junior team members and liaise with clients.

Skills

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Extensive post-Chartership professional experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related field

Job description

Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Bristol

Sector: Private Consultancy

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career and play a leading role in a dynamic consultancy environment? Our client is an independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering creative, practical, and sustainable planning solutions. They work on a diverse range of small, medium, and high‑profile projects across the residential, retail, commercial, energy, healthcare, and education sectors. Their collaborative and forward‑thinking approach has made them a trusted partner for developers, landowners, and local authorities alike.

The Role

As a Senior or Associate Town Planner, you will take on a leadership position within the team, managing projects semi‑independently while receiving guidance and support from the Directors. You'll be involved in all aspects of the planning process, from strategy and client liaison to project delivery and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive post‑Chartership professional experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related field.
• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE).
• Pension scheme and benefits package.
• Support for professional memberships and continued career development.
• Opportunity to work on varied, high‑quality projects within a supportive, independent consultancy environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected planning practice where your expertise will be valued, and your career progression encouraged.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to Georgia Cookson and call 02393 876 099 for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite the right fit, but you're an experienced Town Planner seeking new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you.

Job Reference: 62950