Senior Planner / Associate Town Planner

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join a multidisciplinary practice in Stevenage. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse planning projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. The ideal candidate will have relevant town planning experience and full MRTPI membership, with strong project management and communication abilities. The position promises a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and clear career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Strong career progression

Supportive team environment

Commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in town planning, private or public sector.
• Ability to manage projects of varying scales and complexity.
• Experience in preparing Local Plan representations.

Responsibilities

• Project managing planning applications and site appraisals.
• Leading and contributing to appeal work.
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Mentoring

Proactive business growth contribution

Education

Full MRTPI membership

Job description

Overview

Senior Planner / Associate Planner – Location: Stevenage

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a long-established, award-winning multidisciplinary practice in their search for a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their respected and expanding planning team.

This well-regarded consultancy combines planning and architectural expertise, delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong reputation, excellent client relationships and impressive staff retention, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional seeking long-term career progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of projects, supporting an established client base while helping drive the team's continued growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Project managing planning applications of varying scales and complexity
• Preparing Local Plan representations
• Undertaking site appraisals
• Leading and contributing to appeal work
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff
• Playing an active role in business development and client engagement

This position offers clear progression, increasing autonomy, and the opportunity to become involved in wider business management as your role develops.

About You

• Relevant experience in town planning (private or public sector)
• Full MRTPI membership
• Strong project management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Proactive, commercially aware, and keen to contribute to business growth

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)