Associate Director - Town Planning in London)

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy is seeking an Associate Director - Town Planning to strengthen client relationships and manage complex projects. The successful candidate will drive growth across London and the South East, generating new business opportunities while overseeing a talented multidisciplinary team. The role requires MRTPI qualification and significant experience in a client-facing environment, alongside excellent skills in business development and project management.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced annual leave

Annual company bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-chartership experience required.
• Strong track record in business development.
• Confident in leading complex projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client management

Business development

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

MRTPI qualification or equivalent

Job description

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
  • 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:

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