Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in London is seeking an experienced Associate Town Planner to join a leading planning and development consultancy.

You will progress planning applications for large-scale sites, support major regeneration projects, and work with Directors to move matters forward. A strong UK planning knowledge base, independent working style, and excellent communication are essential. MRTPI qualification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in town planning.
• Experience on major planning applications.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
• Ability to work independently with oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Progress planning applications for large-scale sites.
• Support the delivery of regeneration and mixed-use projects.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare planning statements and reports.
• Advise clients on planning strategy and development opportunities.
• Manage project actions and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Directors on complex planning matters.

Skills

Planning applications

Strategic development

Client coordination

Policy understanding

Communication skills

MRTPI

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Job Title: Associate Town Planner

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning and development consultancy in London in their search for an experienced Associate Planner to join their established and highly regarded team.

The consultancy specialises in large-scale strategic development and regeneration projects, working with a diverse range of clients to deliver significant residential, mixed-use and urban regeneration schemes.

The Role

You will play a key role in progressing planning applications for large and strategic development sites, working alongside experienced Directors and Associate Directors.

The successful candidate will be capable of managing and progressing projects with a good degree of independence, taking responsibility for key actions and ensuring projects continue to move forward, with appropriate senior-level oversight and support.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing planning applications for large-scale and strategic development sites.
• Supporting the delivery of major regeneration and mixed-use projects.
• Coordinating with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning strategy, policy and development opportunities.
• Managing project actions, deadlines and client requirements.
• Working closely with Directors and Associate Directors on complex planning matters.

About You

• Ideally 5+ years' experience within the town planning industry.
• Experience working on major planning applications and strategic development sites.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management process.
• Confident progressing projects and managing workloads independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex strategic planning and regeneration projects.

There is genuine scope to take ownership of projects, work closely with senior leadership and continue developing towards the next stage of your career.