Salary: £50k - 65k per year
Reference: JO0000067702
Principal Planner / Associate Director - Planning Consultancy
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
Are you a commercially aware Principal Town Planner or Associate Director looking to take the next step in a growing planning consultancy? Do you want greater responsibility, high-quality projects, and the opportunity to help shape a successful regional team without stepping fully into a Director-level role? This opportunity offers exactly that.
We're recruiting on behalf of a progressive planning consultancy with ambitious growth plans for its Bristol office. They're seeking a Principal Town Planner or Associate Director to play a key role in project delivery, client management, and team development as the business continues to expand.
What's on offer
- Competitive salary and strong benefits package
- 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Private medical insurance
- Exposure to a wide and varied project portfolio, including urban regeneration and major mixed-use, sustainable developments
- A culture built on trust, flexibility, and autonomy
- Supportive, approachable senior leadership with a genuine focus on career progression
- Hybrid working
The role
This position sits at the heart of the planning team and offers a balance of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibility. You'll support the growth of the Bristol office by delivering complex planning projects and helping mentor and develop junior planners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals across a range of sectors
- Supporting the identification and progression of new development opportunities
- Working closely with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners
- Providing day-to-day guidance and support to junior members of the team
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development and the continued success of the regional team
About you
- Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Solid experience within a UK planning consultancy
- Proven experience leading planning applications and appeals
- Confident communicator with the ability to manage clients and collaborate effectively
- Organised, commercially aware, and committed to delivering high-quality work
- RTPI membership (or working towards chartered status)
If you're a Principal Planner or Associate Director looking for more autonomy, better-quality projects, and a clear route for progression within a supportive consultancy, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion on 02393 876 054
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