Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior / Associate Town Planner to work in Cardiff or Bristol. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience, an understanding of the UK planning system, and the capability to manage client relationships. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to contribute to socially impactful projects within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Profit share

Employee ownership benefits

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience within a UK-based planning role.
• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system.
• Experience leading projects or managing key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad range of impactful projects.
• Join a multidisciplinary team of planners and designers.

Skills

UK planning system understanding

Project management

Collaboration

Education

MRTPI or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Cardiff or Bristol (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive + Profit Share + Employee Ownership Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and award-winning planning and design consultancy in their search for a Senior or Associate Town Planner to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner (with 4+ years of experience) to step into a role with real influence and variety.

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of impactful projects, including housing, regeneration, healthcare, energy and infrastructure. You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, and landscape professionals, known for delivering meaningful and sustainable places.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience within a UK-based planning role (public or private sector)
• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system
• Experience leading projects or managing key client relationships
• MRTPI or working towards chartership
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong desire to contribute to the team

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Profit share and employee ownership benefits
• Hybrid working options from modern offices in either Cardiff or Bristol
• Opportunity to lead on high-profile and socially impactful projects
• Supportive, multidisciplinary environment with clear progression pathways

If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career and want to be part of a company that values innovation, creativity and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).