Senior Town Planner

Overview

In this role you will provide commercially grounded planning guidance across multiple sectors within a growing Bristol team of a multidisciplinary property consultancy. You will manage planning applications, appeals and pre-application work, build strong client relationships, and contribute to business development. The position offers collaborative delivery, cross-disciplinary teamwork and opportunities to influence planning strategy and client outcomes. You will work on diverse projects, engaging with authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning advice and reports.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days annual leave ex bank holidays
• Birthday leave and wellbeing day
• Private healthcare
• Medicash cashback scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially astute planning advice across multiple sectors
• Manage and progress planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions
• Prepare initial planning appraisals and strategic advice
• Liaise with clients, Local Planning Authorities, consultees and stakeholders
• Conduct site visits and attend client/project meetings
• Attend planning committees and public consultations as needed
• Prepare high-quality planning reports with clear recommendations
• Manage projects within deadlines and budgets
• Maintain QA standards and high delivery quality
• Build client relationships and support repeat business and BD
• Support business development through networking and identifying opportunities

Key requirements

• Chartered RTPI membership or working towards chartership
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation and procedures
• Experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment
• Experience with planning applications, appeals and/or pre-application advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop clear planning arguments and communicate them confidently
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Commercially minded approach to client management and business development
• Commitment to continuing professional development

• excellent written and verbal communication
• strong organizational skills
• commercially minded
• UK planning system knowledge
• planning applications and appeals
• pre-application advice

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