Associate Planning Consultant – Bristol

About the role

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in hiring an experienced Associate Planning Consultant for their Bristol office. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure, development and strategic planning projects alongside experts in engineering, environment and design.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Planning Lead on a range of projects across different markets and sectors.
• Lead and support the preparation of bids, tenders and framework submissions.
• Take responsibility for project management, delivery and client outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, environmental and design disciplines.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the planning team.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and support new business and market growth opportunities.
• Contribute to a range of major infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

Required profile

• A relevant degree in Planning or a related discipline.
• RTPI membership or working towards membership.
• Strong experience within planning, ideally across infrastructure, development or strategic planning.
• Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
• Good knowledge of planning policy and strategic planning.
• Understanding of relevant planning and consenting processes, including TCPA, DCO and/or TWAO.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• The confidence to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Previous involvement in business development, bid preparation or work winning would be advantageous.

Required skills

• Environmental Impact Assessment
• TCPA
• DCO
• TWAO

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development and training
• Opportunities for career progression
• Flexible benefits package
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and development projects