Senior Associate Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Associate Town Planner
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary design, planning, and architecture practice in their search for a Senior Associate Town Planner to join their London office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate Town Planner to join a nationally recognised practice, working on a diverse portfolio of residential, mixed-use, commercial, regeneration, education, healthcare, and strategic development projects. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the planning team, helping to drive project delivery, client relationships, and business growth.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Associate Town Planner, you will lead the delivery of complex planning projects from initial site promotion and appraisal through to planning permission and implementation.

You will manage key client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, support business development initiatives, and mentor junior team members. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner seeking to take on greater responsibility within a highly respected multidisciplinary environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading major planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects
Providing expert planning advice across a broad range of development sectors
Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appeal submissions, and strategy documents
Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams across planning, architecture, urban design, and landscape disciplines
Supporting and mentoring junior planners and assisting with team development
Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities
Representing clients at meetings, consultations, hearings, and public engagement events

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Significant experience within a planning consultancy or multidisciplinary practice
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy framework
Experience managing complex planning projects and client relationships
Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and project management capability
Experience supporting business development and work-winning activities
Leadership experience and a passion for mentoring colleagues

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile and design-led development projects
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
Clear progression opportunities within a nationally recognised practice
Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Exposure to a diverse and prestigious client base

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)