Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

TipTopJob; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Diverse portfolio

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join a growing team in Banbury. The role focuses on managing planning applications and appeals, delivering strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and rural sectors, with clear opportunities for

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or progression toward chartered status.
• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• For Associates, exposure to business development and leadership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of planning applications, appeals, and proposals.
• Provide strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Prepare planning appraisals, reports and supporting documentation.
• Build relationships with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior team members (Senior/Associate level).

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status

Planning consultancy or local authority experience

Knowledge of UK planning system

Strong written and verbal communication

Business development / client management (Associate level)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

Location: Banbury

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and forward:thinking consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high:quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed:use, strategic land, and rural development projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning applications and appeals, providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base, and contributing to the continued growth of the business. The role offers genuine opportunities for career progression, a collaborative working environment, and exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.

The Role

• Managing a wide range of planning applications, appeals, and development proposals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Preparing planning appraisals, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to identify new opportunities.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team (Senior/Associate level).

Requirements

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client management.
• For Associate level candidates, experience in business development and team leadership would be advantageous.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A friendly and supportive team culture.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to a broad and high:quality portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career with a well:established and highly regarded planning consultancy.