Senior Planner / Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their growing team in Watford. The role involves managing a range of planning applications, preparing Local Plan representations, and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will have relevant planning experience, excellent project management skills, and Full MRTPI membership. This position offers competitive salary, a company pension scheme, and strong opportunities for career advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in town planning within the private or public sector.
• Ability to manage diverse planning applications.
• Confidence in mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Project managing varying scales of planning applications.
• Preparing representations for Local Plans.
• Conducting site appraisals.
• Leading appeal work and business development.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Full MRTPI membership

Job description

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).

Job Title: Senior Planner / Associate Town Planner

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted: (date not provided)

Closes: Jan 10th 2026

Sector: Consulting

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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