Senior Town Planner — Hybrid Career Path to Associate

Penguin Recruitment; Hatfield Peverel; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy is seeking a Senior to Associate Town Planner for their Chelmsford team. This role offers the opportunity to manage planning projects, provide strategic advice, and mentor junior members in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will have proven experience in UK town planning, ideally within consultancy or local authorities, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role includes a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear progression paths.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or local authority town planning.
• Strong analytical skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning projects from inception to determination.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Prepare planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Advise on Local Plan promotions and policy matters.
• Support planning appeals and negotiations.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Proven experience in UK town planning

Strong background in development management

Confident communicator

Commercially aware

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

A well-established planning consultancy is seeking a Senior to Associate Town Planner for their Chelmsford team. This role offers the opportunity to manage planning projects, provide strategic advice, and mentor junior members in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will have proven experience in UK town planning, ideally within consultancy or local authorities, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role includes a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear progression paths.