Associate Planner

Location:

Bristol (BS98) – Avon, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£40000 – £55000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132774679

Posted On: 

16 March 2026

Associate Planner

Location: Bristol

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an independent consultancy in their quest for an Associate Planner in Bristol. They deliver high-quality advice across development management, appeals, strategic land promotion, policy and research, environmental and design coordination, community engagement, due diligence and public sector support.

Our client are looking to appoint an Associate Planner to join our growing Bristol office, supporting the delivery of projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a leading role within a collaborative team, and to help shape the continued growth of the practice.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will:

* Lead and manage a varied caseload of projects from inception through to determination
* Provide clear strategic advice to clients, consultants and stakeholders
* Prepare and oversee high-quality planning applications, supporting statements and appeal submissions
* Represent clients at meetings with local authorities and project teams
* Support Directors in project delivery, workload management and client account development
* Help mentor and support junior team members, promoting best practice and professional growth
* Contribute to business development and the wider profile of Black Box Planning

About You

You will have:

* Around 10 years’ professional planning experience (public or private sector)
* MRTPI (essential)
* Strong experience in development management and planning strategy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver consistently high standards
* Strong professional judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

Why Join?

They pride themselves on being approachable, collaborative and highly committed to quality. You’ll be part of a close-knit team with a strong reputation for trusted advice and successful outcomes.

They offer:

* Salary: GBP55,000 (depending on experience)
* A respected, supportive and friendly working culture
* Opportunities to lead on high-profile and varied planning work
* A key role within a growing independent consultancy

If you are interested in this role, Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

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