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Associate Director – Town Planning

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

City Of London

Hybrid

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Job summary

A leading independent multidisciplinary consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director in Town Planning to drive growth and client relationships across the South East. The ideal candidate will have MRTPI qualifications and a strong commercial acumen with significant experience in business development. This role offers a dynamic work environment and exceptional benefits including hybrid working, enhanced annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

BUPA cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Additional loyalty days for long service

Hybrid working

Access to retail and lifestyle discounts

Annual company bonus scheme

Defined promotion windows

Regular team events and social activities

Professional membership subscriptions covered

Protected CPD time and structured progression framework

Access to online learning resources

Enhanced company pension

Death-in-service cover

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.

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.

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

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