Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner in Oxfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a respected independent planning consultancy in Oxfordshire.

You will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, providing pragmatic planning advice across a varied portfolio of development projects.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements with opportunities for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification (or near completion) for Senior level.
• 3-5+ years' experience for Senior or 6-8+ years' experience for Associate.
• Background in private consultancy or local authority planning.
• Strong written, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing projects and client relationships.

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).

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Client management

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualification (or close to completion)

Job description

Job Title: 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