Senior Associate Town Planner

Senior Associate Town Planner – London

Location:

London

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Town Planner to join our multidisciplinary practice. The role involves leading complex planning projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to business growth.

• Lead major planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects.
• Provide expert planning advice across a range of development sectors.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Prepare and review planning statements, appeal submissions, and strategy documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across planning, architecture, urban design, and landscape disciplines.
• Support and mentor junior planners and assist with team development.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Represent clients at meetings, consultations, hearings, and public engagement events.

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified.
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy or multidisciplinary practice.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
• Experience managing complex planning projects and client relationships.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.
• Experience supporting business development and work‑winning activities.
• Leadership experience and a passion for mentoring colleagues.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile and design‑led development projects.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Clear progression opportunities within a nationally recognised practice.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Exposure to a diverse and prestigious client base.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants may be considered on the basis of merit irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, religion, disability, nationality, or other status.