Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner

Chelmsford, England

£55000 - £65000 per annum + Company Benefits

Full Time

Planning, Town Planning

4 November 2026

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Penguin Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established, expanding planning consultancy with a strong UK-wide footprint. They are seeking an Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner to strengthen their team.

The consultancy handles a wide spectrum of planning work, offering strategic planning and development advice to clients that include landowners, developers and private individuals.

This is a great opening for an experienced planner ready to take on more responsibility, work more closely with clients and follow a clear path to partnership.

The Role

As an Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner, you will own a diverse portfolio of planning projects while nurturing and growing client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing a varied caseload of projects, from initial instruction through to decision
  • Giving strategic planning advice to private clients, landowners and developers
  • Preparing and lodging planning applications
  • Leading planning appraisals and shaping development strategies
  • Drafting planning statements, representations and appeal submissions
  • Negotiating with local planning authorities on behalf of clients
  • Attending client meetings and carrying out site visits
  • Developing and sustaining strong, long-term client relationships

To apply for this role, please call Sophie on 01792 963134 or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to sophie.ferguson@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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