Role: Planning Director (Town Planning)

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Full-time

My client, a leading national planning and property consultancy, is seeking a Planning Director to join their expanding team in Central Bristol. This is a standout opportunity for a Town Planner with strong industry insight and networks—whether you're ready to take that next step into leadership or seeking a fresh strategic role at Director level.

They are one of the fastest-growing consultancies in the UK, having acquired and integrated several specialist planning and property firms in recent years as part of their ambitious national growth strategy. Their Bristol office is a key focus for investment, with a strong pipeline of work across residential, commercial, mixed-use, heritage, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team that’s part of a firm on the rise
• Work on diverse and high-profile projects across the South West and beyond
• Access genuine career progression opportunities within a national practice
• Develop and manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring high-quality, commercially sound planning advice.
• Support business growth through proposal writing, attending industry events and identifying new opportunities in the market.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Ensure compliance with planning legislation, company policies and quality standards, maintaining professional integrity and confidentiality at all times.

You will have:

• Full member of the RTPI
• Have good local planning knowledge across the South West and client contacts
• Have strong project and people management skills
• Used to working with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative
• Capable of managing a wide and complex workload
• Personable and a strong team player

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare and enhanced benefits
• Career development support and structured leadership pathway
• Social events
• Generous Holiday days

If this sounds like the right fit for you, get in touch!

ORaban@propsourceconsulting.com

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