Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Sutton is seeking an experienced Associate Town Planner to join their high-performing team. The ideal candidate will manage planning applications, provide strategic advice, and engage with stakeholders on various housing-led projects. Strong experience in planning and project management skills are essential for this role. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work client-side in an impactful planning environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong background in housing-led planning projects.
• Comfortable working on greenfield development within the southern Home Counties.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications.
• Providing strategic planning advice to support the delivery of housing schemes.
• Managing external consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

MRTPI chartership (or working towards it)

Job description

Associate Town Planner

Location: Sutton, London
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property developer as they look to appoint an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Sutton.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting and urgent requirement for an experienced planning professional to take a senior role within a high-performing development team. The successful candidate will help drive forward a portfolio of housing-led projects across the southern Home Counties, with a particular focus on greenfield development.

You will play a key role in shaping planning strategy, managing applications, and influencing development outcomes on a range of land and residential projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to work client-side or step into a more strategic, commercially focused planning role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications
• Providing strategic planning advice to support the delivery of housing schemes
• Managing external consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams
• Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility assessments, and planning risk evaluations
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups
• Supporting land promotion and allocation strategies within Local Plans
• Contributing to project management, programme delivery, and company growth

Requirements:

• Several years of post-qualification experience within a planning consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong background in housing-led planning projects
• Comfortable working on greenfield development within the southern Home Counties
• MRTPI chartership (or working towards it with significant relevant experience)
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and the confidence to manage projects independently

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792362010 or [e-mail]