Associate Town Planer

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent planning consultancy in the South West of England is seeking an experienced Associate Town Planner. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects, providing strategic planning advice, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should be MRTPI qualified, have strong communication skills, and be ready for leadership opportunities. This position offers career progression and a supportive work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious planners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in consultancy or a development-focused planning role.
• Confident working independently and managing projects from inception to delivery.
• Ambitious, proactive and seeking a role with clear progression potential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to developers and landowners.
• Leading pre-application discussions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Client management

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Associate Town Planner - Established Planning Consultancy

Location: South West England

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

I am partnering with a highly regarded, long-standing planning consultancy that is seeking to appoint an Associate Town Planner to support the expansion of their South West team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who wants to take a leading role in shaping high-quality planning outcomes across the region.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will lead on a varied portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, rural, heritage and mixed-use schemes. The consultancy is well known for its strong technical reputation, strategic advice and close client relationships. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a role combining autonomy, project leadership and direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to developers, landowners and private-sector clients
• Leading pre-application discussions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support continued business growth

About You

• MRTPI qualified
• Strong experience in consultancy or a development-focused planning role
• Excellent communication, report writing and client management skills
• Confident working independently and managing projects from inception to delivery
• Ambitious, proactive and seeking a role with clear progression potential

Why Join?

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative consultancy with a strong regional reputation and a healthy pipeline of South West projects. The role offers genuine autonomy, a clear route to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the team.

If you are an Associate Planner, or a Senior Planner ready to step up, and would like a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch. I would be happy to share more details about the position and the consultancy.