Associate Town Planner

Kent PLC; Farningham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Professional membership

Gym membership

On-site breakfast and refreshments

Aviva health and wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their expanding team in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner with over 5 years' experience who is ready to take greater ownership of projects and play a key role within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

You will lead medium-sized projects, manage programmes, and work with Directors on larger schemes while liaising with Local

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in planning.
• MRTPI qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience managing planning projects from start to finish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-sized planning projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project programmes, client expectations and deliverables.
• Support Directors on large-scale projects.
• Attend client meetings and provide professional planning advice.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and consultees.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Prepare and review planning applications and reports.
• Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to growth and development of the planning team.

Skills

MRTPI

UK planning system

Project management

Client-facing

Communication

Job description

Associate Town Planner

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Date: 2026-10-01

Closing Date: 2026-10-29 at 16:46:37.927

Job Description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner with over 5 years' experience who is ready to take greater ownership of projects and play a key role within a multidisciplinary consultancy. You will be responsible for leading medium-sized projects from inception through to completion, while working alongside Directors on larger and more complex schemes.

The Role

• Leading medium-sized planning projects from inception through to completion
• Managing project programmes, client expectations and key project deliverables
• Supporting Directors on large-scale and complex planning projects
• Attending client meetings and providing professional planning advice
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees and external consultants
• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver successful projects
• Preparing and reviewing planning applications, reports, appeals and supporting documentation
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the planning team
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality planning solutions across a diverse project portfolio

The Candidate

We're looking for an experienced and confident planning professional who is ready to take the next step in their career at Associate level. You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience within the planning industry
• MRTPI qualification
• Strong all-round knowledge of the UK planning system
• A good understanding of Local Government and the planning process
• Experience managing planning projects from inception through to completion
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• The confidence to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider team
• A full UK driving licence

The Package

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Professional membership
• Gym membership
• On-site breakfast and refreshments
• Aviva health and wellbeing package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Life assurance

Why This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner who is ready to move into an Associate-level position and take greater ownership of projects. You'll have the opportunity to lead your own medium-sized schemes, work closely with Directors on complex projects, and develop your profile within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.