Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Ducklington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to manage planning projects and provide strategic advice. The role involves negotiating with authorities, preparing reports, and supporting junior team members. Ideal candidates should be MRTPI qualified with 3-8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Typically 3-5+ years' experience for Senior role.
• 6-8+ years' experience for Associate role.
• Background in private consultancy or local authority planning.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions.
• Negotiating with local planning authorities and statutory consultees.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Preparing high-quality reports and written submissions.
• Interpreting planning policy, guidance and case law.
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to team growth.

Skills

Strong written skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner

Location: Oxfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, well-established practice known for tackling complex planning challenges and delivering creative, commercially astute solutions for its clients.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning projects from inception through to successful determination. You will work closely with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders, providing clear and pragmatic planning advice across a varied portfolio of development projects.

This role would suit an experienced planner looking to step into a senior position, or an established Associate seeking greater responsibility and influence within a consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions
• Negotiating with local planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients
• Preparing high-quality reports and written submissions
• Interpreting planning policy, guidance and case law
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to team growth (Associate level)

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or close to completion for Senior level)
• Typically 3-5+ years' experience (Senior) or 6-8+ years' experience (Associate)
• Background in private consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong written, analytical and communication skills
• Confident managing projects and client relationships
• Proactive, commercially aware and solution-focused

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Generous benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality, varied workload
• Clear progression and long-term career development

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).