Senior Town Planner

Posted 9 days 7 hours ago by Vivid Resourcing

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Gwent, Newport, United Kingdom, NP108
Job Description
Senior Planner

Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive

Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Planner to join a growing Planning team in the South West. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects while playing a key role in client management, project delivery, mentoring junior team members, and supporting the continued growth of the regional business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects.
  • Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
  • Support business development activities and identify opportunities to win new work.
  • Mentor and develop junior planners, providing guidance and technical support.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, planning statements, and representations.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to deliver successful outcomes.
About You
  • MRTPI qualified.
  • Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment.
  • Strong technical planning expertise and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Good knowledge of the South West planning market and policy landscape.
  • Commercially aware with an interest in networking and business development.
  • A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.
About the Business

You'll be joining a relaxed, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative team with ambitious growth plans in the South West. The business offers genuine career progression opportunities, a supportive culture, and the chance to play an influential role in the growth of the regional Planning function.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Structured career progression.
  • Ongoing professional development and support.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding team in the South West.