Associate Town Planner | Associate Director in Lewes

Overview

Associate Town Planner | Associate Director - Town Planning

Location:

Lewes or Guildford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected multidisciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for an experienced MRTPI-qualified Town Planner to join their growing team in either Lewes or Guildford.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad and engaging portfolio of projects across the residential, rural, and strategic land sectors, supporting landowners, developers, and land promoters through the planning process.

You will work on a wide variety of planning projects including planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations. The successful candidate will lead their own projects while also supporting senior colleagues on complex and high-profile instructions.

You will be expected to provide commercially focused planning advice, deliver excellent client care, and contribute to ongoing client and business development.

• Lead and manage a range of planning applications and appeals
• Prepare high-quality planning reports and supporting documents
• Provide clear, commercially aware planning advice to clients
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and external consultants
• Support senior staff on complex planning strategies and promotions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development and profile raising activities

• MRTPI qualified
• Proven career progression within planning (private or public sector)
• Strong client management skills across a range of stakeholders
• High standard of written and analytical work
• Excellent research and problem-solving abilities
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Flexible and agile in managing multiple projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Proactive and solutions-driven
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player
• Able to recognise limits and seek specialist input when needed
• Driven to deliver high-quality work and continuously improve

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Motivated to build a professional reputation and client base
• Personable and professional in client interactions
• Skilled at building relationships internally and externally
• Strong project management capability and delivery focus

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Private medical cover
• Generous annual leave plus option to purchase additional days
• Pension and life assurance
• Company car allowance
• Bonus scheme participation
• Income protection
• Season ticket loan
• Health & wellbeing support
• Gym and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering and social initiatives
• Retail and travel perks

Interested?