Senior/Associate Planner

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known planning consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior / Associate Town Planner to manage and assist in planning projects across a diverse range of sectors. You will develop client relationships, support junior staff, and undertake planning applications. The position offers excellent career progression, flexible annual leave, and a robust benefits package, including life assurance and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Private medical scheme

Global mobility and rewards platform

Company pension scheme

Enhanced incremental annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in land promotion and planning applications.
• Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships.
• Skilled in appraisals and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage planning projects.
• Undertake appraisals and appeals.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Planning application preparation

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Reading or Oxford

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Sector: Consulting

Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career? Would you like to work on some of the most high‑profile projects being delivered across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of over 20 planners working across two key offices, providing expert consultancy advice to a diverse range of clients. The projects span large‑scale residential and commercial developments, renewable energy and battery storage, water infrastructure, educational facilities, and smaller rural schemes.

The Role

In this role, you'll be involved in land promotion and the preparation of planning applications, both assisting and managing your own projects. You'll undertake appraisals and appeals, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to the team's wider growth objectives. You'll also play a key part in supporting and mentoring junior team members.

What's on Offer

• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities
• 25-30 days annual leave (depending on level)
• Life assurance and private medical scheme
• Virtual GP access
• Global mobility and rewards platform
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced incremental annual leave

About the Team

You'll be joining a collaborative and forward‑thinking planning team with a strong presence across the Thames Valley region. With over 20 experienced professionals, the team delivers exceptional planning consultancy services across multiple sectors.

The wider company has one of the largest and most respected planning consultancies in the UK, operating across 20+ offices nationwide and working as part of a leading multi‑disciplinary property group.

If you're an ambitious planner looking to work on major projects with an established and supportive consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please email (url removed)