Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well respected consultancy, to recruit an Associate Town Planner for their London office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a highly respected consultancy with a strong reputation across residential, mixed-use, heritage, and urban development projects. The role offers a senior position within a collaborative and technically strong team, with clear scope to contribute strategically and commercially to the business.

The Role

As an Associate Town Planner, you will lead complex planning projects from initial strategy through to determination, providing high-quality and commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing major planning applications, appeals, and site promotions

• Providing strategic planning advice to developers, landowners, and investors

• Preparing detailed planning statements and overseeing supporting documentation

• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted senior advisor

• Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams

• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups

• Mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development

• Supporting business development and helping to grow the London planning offer

About You

The successful Associate Town Planner will have:

• MRTPI Chartered status

• Significant private sector consultancy experience

• Proven experience delivering complex planning projects

• Strong commercial awareness and client management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

Why Apply?

• Join a well-regarded and growing consultancy

• Work on high-profile London-based projects

• Take on a leadership role within a collaborative team

• Clear opportunities for further progression

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

For further information on this Associate Town Planner role in London, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.