Principal Land and Planning Analyst

Posted 09 March 2026
Salary £40k - 60k per year
LocationBristol
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000065125

Job description

Senior / Principal Land and Planning Analyst (Policy)
Bristol (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week)
Salary up to £60,000 per annum DOE

A growing organisation within the property and development sector is seeking a Senior / Principal Land and Planning Analyst to join its expanding Research and Analytics team in Bristol.

The Role
You will provide data-driven insights to support new site acquisitions and help progress existing portfolio sites through the planning system. Working closely with Land, Planning and Technical teams, you will prepare technical housing and socio economic evidence to support planning applications and appeals, while also contributing to the organisation's digital transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities
·Analyse planning and development data to support land acquisitions and planning strategy
·Prepare and oversee housing and socio economic evidence (housing need, land supply, infrastructure capacity, socio economic impacts)
·Support planning applications and planning appeals with robust research and analysis
·Mentor junior Land and Planning Analysts, with potential line management responsibilities
·Maintain research databases and GIS systems and support digital systems implementation
·Contribute to thought leadership research and industry insight

About You
·Strong understanding of the UK planning system and/or property industry
·Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret multiple data sources
·Confident presenting complex information in clear written reports and presentations
·Experience with GIS (ideally Esri ArcGIS)
·Knowledge of socio economic or health impact assessment methodologies
·Previous local authority policy experience is highly desirable

This role would particularly suit candidates with Local Plan policy or plan-making experience, especially in housing.
If you're interested in learning more, please apply with your CV or for further details, you can contact me on 02393 876 054 or ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com
 
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