Associate Town Planner — Lead Medium Projects (MRTPI)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Pension

Professional membership

Gym membership

On-site breakfast and refreshments

Aviva health and wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a growing planning consultancy in finding an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Maidstone, Kent. MRTPI-qualified with 5+ years’ experience, you will lead medium-sized projects and support Directors on larger schemes.

You’ll manage client expectations, liaise with authorities and external consultants, and contribute to a growing multidisciplinary practice while delivering high-quality planning solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within the planning industry.
• MRTPI qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience managing planning projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Leading medium-sized planning projects from inception through to completion
• Managing project programmes, client expectations and deliverables
• Supporting Directors on large-scale and complex projects
• Attending client meetings and providing professional planning advice
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and statutory consultees
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects
• Preparing and reviewing planning applications, reports and appeals
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to the growth and development of the planning team
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality planning solutions across a diverse project portfolio

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a growing planning consultancy in finding an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Maidstone, Kent. MRTPI-qualified with 5+ years’ experience, you will lead medium-sized projects and support Directors on larger schemes.

You’ll manage client expectations, liaise with authorities and external consultants, and contribute to a growing multidisciplinary practice while delivering high-quality planning solutions.