Senior Associate Town Planner

Job Title:

Senior Associate Town Planner

Location:

London

Penguin Recruitment is recruiting for an employee‑owned multidisciplinary consultancy.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded planning team, working alongside Architects, Urban Designers and Landscape Architects on a diverse portfolio of major development projects across the UK. They will lead complex planning applications, provide strategic planning advice, mentor team members and contribute to the future growth of the business.

• Lead and manage complex planning application projects and major development proposals.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal project teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development activities, including bid preparation and winning new work.
• Contribute to wider growth strategies across key sectors and client groups.
• Mentor, develop and support junior team members.
• Assist with team management, recruitment and staff development initiatives.
• Support the financial performance and strategic objectives of the planning team.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver successful development outcomes.

• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Minimum of five years' post‑qualification planning experience.
• Strong background in development management and/or strategic planning.
• Experience managing complex planning applications and development projects.
• Proven ability to manage and develop people or teams.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project financial performance.
• Strong client‑facing and relationship management skills.
• Collaborative approach with a passion for delivering high‑quality planning outcomes.

• Education
• Healthcare
• Institutional Development
• Mixed‑Use Urban Regeneration
• Technology & Innovation

• Employee ownership trust with the opportunity to share in the success of the business.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear career progression and genuine career autonomy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile and nationally significant projects.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.

For further information on this opportunity, or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment.