Associate Director - Town Planning

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director in Town Planning. The role involves driving growth, managing client relationships, and overseeing significant projects. Ideal candidates should be MRTPI qualified with strong business development skills. This firm offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working

Annual company bonus scheme

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Significant post-chartership experience in planning.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Experience in leading projects across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on client engagement and relationship management.
• Generate new business opportunities.
• Manage large-scale, complex planning projects.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client management

Presentation skills

Education

MRTPI qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Town Planning

Location: London

Company: Leading Independent Multidisciplinary Consultancy

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a well-established, forward-thinking planning, design, and environmental consultancy with a strong national presence. The business is known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and developing trusted relationships across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Regional Director of Planning to drive growth within London and the South East, strengthening client relationships, winning new work, and leading on significant projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and estates.

The Role

This position is ideal for a commercially minded planning professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and has the technical ability to oversee complex projects. You\'ll work closely with a talented, multidisciplinary team of over 80 professionals nationwide and help shape the firm\'s growth in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead on client engagement and relationship management across planning projects.
• Generate new business opportunities while maintaining and developing existing client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new markets, clients, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver winning tender presentations and reports.
• Manage large-scale, complex planning projects to the highest standards.
• Negotiate major contracts and manage key legal and commercial aspects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the planning team.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-chartership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in business development.
• Excellent client management and presentation skills.
• Confident leading projects across multiple sectors and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

This company takes pride in supporting its people and offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellbeing
  • Private medical insurance (Vitality)
  • BUPA cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym memberships
• Lifestyle & Perks
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement
  • Additional loyalty days for long service
  • Hybrid working
  • Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Rewards & Recognition
  • Annual company bonus scheme
  • Defined promotion windows
  • Regular team events and social activities
• Career & Development
  • Professional membership subscriptions covered
  • Protected CPD time and structured progression framework
  • Access to exclusive online learning resources
• Financial Security
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Death-in-service cover

Interested?

Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:

Email: (url removed)

Phone: (phone number removed)

I am also working on a number of Planning roles across the UK and Ireland from Graduate to Director level