Associate Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Planner to lead major planning applications. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment focused on career development and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous parental leave

Structured career development

Support for returning professionals

Community engagement programmes

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or EIA regimes.
• Experience in Water or Energy projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major planning applications and DCOs.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Planning or related subject

RTPI membership

Job description

Associate Planner London

Competitive salary, benefits package, car allowance & more!

Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a UK leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy in their hire of an experienced Associate Planner (Or Associate Director) to lead on major planning applications and DCO’s.

You’ll work on nationally significant infrastructure projects for clients such as National Grid, Thames Water, Nuclear Waste Services, and more.

Why Apply?

• Competitive starting salary, benefits package, and car allowance.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous parental leave, carers’ leave, and support for returning professionals.
• Structured career development, mentoring and support from a diverse, award-winning team.
• Active employee networks for under-represented groups and a strong ED&I ethos from day one.
• Listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and the Times Top 50 Employers for Women.
• Community engagement programmes supporting schools, veterans and charities.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Planning or a related subject and ideally, RTPI (or equivalent) membership.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally within TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or EIA regimes.
• Excellent project leadership and client-facing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Experience in Water or Energy projects ideal.

Interested? For applications, please submit your CV above. For more information, please contact Megan Field on [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005.