Salary: £24k - 50k per year
Reference: JO0000060720
Town Planners (Graduate to Principal Level) - Bristol - Hybrid Working
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol is seeking Town Planners at all levels - from Graduates to Principal Planners - to join their growing team.
This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile planning projects across the UK, including residential and mixed-use developments, urban extensions, heritage-led regeneration, and renewable energy schemes. You’ll collaborate closely with in-house specialists across planning, design, environment, and heritage to deliver sustainable, people-focused places.
Key Responsibilities

Depending on your level of experience, your role may include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Conducting site appraisals and policy research
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Contributing to public consultations and planning strategies
• Supporting or leading projects from site promotion through to delivery
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated project outcomes

Candidate Requirements

Graduate / Assistant Town Planner

• RTPI-accredited degree (or working towards it)
• Strong research, communication, and report-writing skills
• Some relevant work experience or placement (desirable)

Planner / Senior Planner

• MRTPI qualified (or near qualification)
• Experience managing planning applications and client relationships
• Good understanding of the UK planning system

Principal Planner

• Proven track record leading complex planning projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• Ability to mentor junior staff and support business development

What’s on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working from a central Bristol office
• Career development opportunities with a structured progression path
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and sectors
• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054 to discuss anything further
Reference - 60720

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Conducting site appraisals and policy research
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Contributing to public consultations and planning strategies
• Supporting or leading projects from site promotion through to delivery
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated project outcome