Senior Town Planner & Client Lead – Associate/Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and collaborative environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Town Planning to join a well-respected planning consultancy in Banbury. This role is ideal for a proven planning professional looking to lead diverse development projects and manage client relationships.

As part of a collaborative team, you will guide strategic business growth while mentoring junior staff, all within a supportive working culture that encourages innovation and career development.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning.
• Experience in a planning consultancy environment.
• Proven business development and winning new work skills.
• Established network of contacts for Director-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications and projects.
• Provide strategic planning advice to private sector clients.
• Manage key client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Identify business opportunities for consultancy growth.
• Represent clients at meetings and public consultations.
• Mentor junior planning professionals.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the business.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Leadership experience

Business development

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Town Planning to join a well-respected planning consultancy in Banbury. This role is ideal for a proven planning professional looking to lead diverse development projects and manage client relationships.

As part of a collaborative team, you will guide strategic business growth while mentoring junior staff, all within a supportive working culture that encourages innovation and career development.