Senior/Principal Town Planner

Posted 20 October 2025
Salary £45k - 60k per year
LocationBristol
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000061980

Job description

Job Title: 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 you'd like to see the full job description, please attach a cover letter or contact us directly.
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: 61980