Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner in Cardiff)

Penguin Recruitment; Walton Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment seeks a Senior / Associate Town Planner to join a growing consultancy. This role offers a chance to lead on various impactful projects while working in a supportive, hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of UK planning experience and a proactive approach to teamwork.

Benefits

Profit share

Employee ownership benefits

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a UK-based planning role.
• Experience in leading projects and managing key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on impactful projects across housing, healthcare, and energy sectors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of planners and designers.

Skills

Project Management

Understanding of UK Planning System

Client Relationship Management

Collaborative Approach

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:

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Minimum of 4 years' experience within a UK-based planning role (public or private sector)

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Excellent understanding of the UK planning system

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Experience leading projects or managing key client relationships

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MRTPI or working towards chartership

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A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong desire to contribute to the team

What's on offer:

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Competitive salary dependent on experience

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Profit share and employee ownership benefits

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Hybrid working options from modern offices in either Cardiff or Bristol

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Opportunity to lead on high-profile and socially impactful projects

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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.