Senior Associate Town Planner

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Title:

Senior Associate Planner

Location:

Hertfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Associate Planner to lead their Hertfordshire team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Planner with a strong commercial mindset to take a leadership role within a growing and highly regarded planning practice. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Hertfordshire office.

The Role:

As Senior Associate, you will lead a team of planners, oversee complex planning projects, and work closely with clients across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, energy and heritage.

This role offers genuine scope for progression, profile-building, and strategic influence within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and managing the Hertfordshire planning team
Managing planning projects from inception to completion
Preparing planning appraisals, applications, and appeals
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Identifying and delivering business development opportunities
Contributing to wider business strategy and growth

About You:

Chartered Planner and RTPI Member
Broad experience across planning consultancy and development
Proven leadership capability and commercial awareness
Strong communication and client management skills
Full UK driving licence

What's on

Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and flexible working environment
High-quality and varied project portfolio
Collaborative and experienced team
Clear and genuine career progression opportunities

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at  or call (phone number removed)