Senior Associate Town Planner

Job Title:

Senior Associate Town Planner

Location:

London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading employee‑owned multidisciplinary consultancy in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Associate Town Planner to join their growing Town Planning team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive organisation that places a strong emphasis on people, collaboration, sustainability, and professional development.

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. You will play a key role in leading complex planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, mentoring team members, and contributing to the future growth of the business.

As a Senior Associate Town Planner, you will be a key member of the Planning Leadership Team, helping to shape the strategic direction of the department while delivering high‑quality planning solutions for a broad range of public and private sector clients.

• Leading and managing complex planning application projects and major development proposals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and internal project teams.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development activities, including bid preparation and winning new work.
• Contributing to wider growth strategies across key sectors and client groups.
• Mentoring, developing and supporting junior team members.
• Assisting with team management, recruitment and staff development initiatives.
• Supporting the financial performance and strategic objectives of the planning team.
• Collaborating 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.
• A 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.