Associate Town Planner

Job Title: Associate Town Planner

Location: London / Flexible Hybrid

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, multidisciplinary planning consultancy in the appointment of an Associate Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered planning professional to take a senior role within a dynamic private sector environment, working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile development projects.

As an Associate Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects, advising clients, and contributing to business development. You will work closely with senior colleagues and clients to deliver commercially focused planning advice across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development schemes.

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals
• Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and stakeholders
• Leading and mentoring junior team members
• Supporting business development and client relationship management
• Engaging with local authorities, consultants, and project teams

• Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartered status)
• Demonstrable experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side)
• Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Career progression to senior leadership level
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and nationally significant projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to step into an Associate-level role within a respected consultancy environment.

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)