Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Central London seeks an ambitious Associate Town Planner to take a leadership role. This position involves managing complex planning applications across London and the South East, working within a collaborative team. Ideal for a planner ready to develop in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning.
• Strong knowledge of the London Plan and planning policy framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential and mixed-use planning projects.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare high-quality planning reports and strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

MRTPI Qualified

Job description

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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected real estate consultancy in Central London on the appointment of an Associate Town Planner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to take a leading role in high-profile projects across London and the South East, working within a collaborative and commercially driven team. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex applications, manage key client relationships, and play a central role in the growth of the business.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in managing and delivering planning applications in Greenfield, Green Belt, and Grey Belt contexts. You will be confident navigating complex planning environments and possess the communication and leadership skills to coordinate consultants and guide clients through the planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on a range of residential and mixed-use planning projects
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Prepare high-quality planning reports, strategies, and representations

Requirements:

• MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• Excellent knowledge of the London Plan and wider planning policy framework
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop new business

This is a career-defining role for an ambitious planner who enjoys working on complex sites and is looking to step into a leadership position within a supportive and dynamic consultancy.

Associate Town Planner
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected real estate consultancy in Central London on the appointment of an Associate Town Planner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to take a leading role in high-profile projects across London and the South East, working within a collaborative and commercially driven team. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex applications, manage key client relationships, and play a central role in the growth of the business.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in managing and delivering planning applications in Greenfield, Green Belt, and Grey Belt contexts. You will be confident navigating complex planning environments and possess the communication and leadership skills to coordinate consultants and guide clients through the planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on a range of residential and mixed-use planning projects
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Prepare high-quality planning reports, strategies, and representations

Requirements:

• MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• Excellent knowledge of the London Plan and wider planning policy framework
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop new business

This is a career-defining role for an ambitious planner who enjoys working on complex sites and is looking to step into a leadership position within a supportive and dynamic consultancy.