Associate Town Planner — Lead Complex Projects & Clients

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent planning consultancy in the South West of England is seeking an experienced Associate Town Planner. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects, providing strategic planning advice, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should be MRTPI qualified, have strong communication skills, and be ready for leadership opportunities. This position offers career progression and a supportive work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious planners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in consultancy or a development-focused planning role.
• Confident working independently and managing projects from inception to delivery.
• Ambitious, proactive and seeking a role with clear progression potential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to developers and landowners.
• Leading pre-application discussions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Report writing

Client management

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

A prominent planning consultancy in the South West of England is seeking an experienced Associate Town Planner. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects, providing strategic planning advice, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should be MRTPI qualified, have strong communication skills, and be ready for leadership opportunities. This position offers career progression and a supportive work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious planners.