Strategic Town Planner Location: BristolPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and forward thinking planning consultancy in their search for a Strategic Town Planner to join their Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong analytical and strategic skills who enjoys working on high level planning policy, site promotion, and long term development strategy.Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageHybrid and flexible working arrangementsExposure to major strategic and long term development projectsClear progression pathways within a growing consultancySupportive team environment with ongoing CPD and RTPI supportStrong mentorship from experienced strategic planning specialistsThe Role As a Strategic Town Planner, you will play a key role in promoting land through the Local Plan process, preparing policy representations, supporting strategic site assessments, and contributing to high level planning strategies. You will work closely with clients, landowners, and multidisciplinary teams to influence plan making and secure long-term development opportunities.Key Responsibilities:Preparing and submitting representations to Local Plan consultationsUndertaking strategic site assessments and feasibility studiesReviewing emerging planning policy and advising clients on strategySupporting the promotion of strategic land through the plan-making processPreparing evidence-based planning reports, statements, and strategy