Associate Town Planner - Hybrid, Lead Projects & Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; South Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join a respected independent planning consultancy with projects across England and Wales. You will lead a varied portfolio, provide expert planning advice, and manage applications and appeals for private and public sector clients.

Ideal candidates will have MRTPI status or working towards chartership, strong report-writing skills, and a commercial mindset. Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• MRTPI status or working towards chartership for Associate level.
• Experience in either consultancy or local authority planning.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to manage client relationships.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• For Director level, business development and leadership experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects.
• Provide expert planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and future growth.
• Work on projects of varying scale delivering positive outcomes.

Skills

MRTPI status

Report writing

Client relationships

Project leadership

Team coordination

Business development

Commercial mindset

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join a respected independent planning consultancy with projects across England and Wales. You will lead a varied portfolio, provide expert planning advice, and manage applications and appeals for private and public sector clients.

Ideal candidates will have MRTPI status or working towards chartership, strong report-writing skills, and a commercial mindset. Hybrid working and clear progression opportunities are offered.