Associate Town Planner in London)

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Town Planner for their London office. This role involves leading major planning applications, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI-accredited degree and extensive planning consultancy experience in London. This position offers a competitive salary, exciting project opportunities, and professional development in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning consultancy, particularly within the London market.
• Strong track record of managing complex planning projects.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a variety of major planning applications and appeals.
• Manage client relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Contribute to mentoring junior planners and support their development.

Skills

Expert planning advice

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Chartered Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Overview

Associate Town Planner - London. Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role within one of the UK's most respected planning firms, working on a diverse range of complex and high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a variety of major planning applications, appeals, and strategic projects across London and the South East.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring excellent service delivery and repeat business.
• Contribute to the management and mentoring of junior planners, supporting their professional development.
• Play an active role in business development and work winning, helping to expand the firm's client base.
• Represent clients at planning committees, hearings, and inquiries.

About You

• An RTPI-accredited degree and full Chartered Membership of the RTPI.
• Extensive experience in planning consultancy, particularly within the London market.
• A strong track record of managing complex planning projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile planning projects in London.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.

If you are an ambitious Associate Town Planner ready to take your career to the next level in London, we'd love to hear from you.