Senior​/Associate Planner

Job Title:

Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location:

Oxfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market‑leading, multi‑disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work across a varied portfolio of high‑profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond.

You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development.

• Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues
• Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation
• Undertaking research, analysis and report writing
• Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties
• Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies
• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships
• Contributing to business development and market awareness

You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed‑use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression.

• MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience)
• Minimum 5 years' post‑qualification experience
• Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills
• Commercially aware, proactive and client‑focused
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strategic and analytical approach to problem‑solving

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