Associate Planning Consultant
il y a 21 heures
Bristol
Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their established and growing team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure and development projects that positively shape communities, support sustainable growth and contribute to a low-carbon future. The Company Our client is one of the UK's leading planning consultancies, recognised for its expertise in sustainable infrastructure and development. With a strong presence across the UK and internationally, they work at the forefront of thought leadership in Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. The Bristol team supports a wide portfolio of major public and private sector clients across energy, water, transport, defence, housing and regeneration. Their collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach enables them to deliver complex projects efficiently and innovatively. The Role As a Senior or Principal Town Planner, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering planning services across a diverse range of markets and sectors. Key Responsibilities • Acting as Planning Lead on a range of infrastructure and development projects. * Managing projects from inception through to consent and beyond, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. * Leading and contributing to bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses. * Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating inputs from environmental, engineering and design specialists. * Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of consent regimes. * Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the wider development of the Planning team. * Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for business growth. * Engaging with market and client leads to support work winning and strategic development initiatives. You will work within a dynamic, collaborative environment, partnering with professionals across environmental, engineering and design disciplines both in the UK and internationally. About You We are seeking an experienced planning professional with a strong technical background and commercial awareness. Essential Requirements • A relevant Planning degree. * Experience working within consultancy, local authority or client-side planning environments. * Demonstrable experience in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. * Strong understanding of Strategic Planning and Planning Policy. * Knowledge and experience of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent consent regimes. * Experience managing multiple projects and delivering outputs within agreed timescales and budgets. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and discuss planning issues. * Confidence working within multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of sectors and geographies. * Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain client relationships. * Experience supporting work winning and contributing to business growth initiatives. Desirable • RTPI membership (or working towards). * Experience acting as Planning Lead on major infrastructure or complex development projects. What's on Offer The successful candidate will benefit from: • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements * Generous holiday allowance * Comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual lifestyle and wellbeing * Structured training and professional development opportunities * Clear career progression pathways Interested?