Senior Town Planner — Hybrid Career Path to Associate

Penguin Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior to Associate Town Planner to manage a range of projects and provide strategic planning advice. The ideal candidate will have proven UK planning experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and significant opportunities for career advancement. Candidates with MRTPI qualifications or who are working towards chartership are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or local authority.
• Strong written and analytical skills.
• 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 planning 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 in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior to Associate Town Planner to manage a range of projects and provide strategic planning advice. The ideal candidate will have proven UK planning experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and significant opportunities for career advancement. Candidates with MRTPI qualifications or who are working towards chartership are encouraged to apply.