Associate Town Planner — Lead Projects & Clients

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

Job summary

A planning consultancy in South West England is seeking an Associate Town Planner to lead a variety of projects, including residential and commercial schemes. This role offers autonomy, project leadership, and a pathway to senior leadership. Ideal candidates should be MRTPI qualified with strong consultancy experience and communication skills, capable of managing complex planning applications and fostering client relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

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, landowners and private-sector clients.
• Leading pre-application discussions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Communication skills

Client management

Report writing

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

A planning consultancy in South West England is seeking an Associate Town Planner to lead a variety of projects, including residential and commercial schemes. This role offers autonomy, project leadership, and a pathway to senior leadership. Ideal candidates should be MRTPI qualified with strong consultancy experience and communication skills, capable of managing complex planning applications and fostering client relationships.