Sector: Consulting
Type: Full Time|Permanent
Senior Town Planner/Associate Town Planner
£45000 – £60000/annum
Full Time, Consulting Vacancy In London
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and respected planning practice in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic and growing team.
This award-winning practice provides comprehensive and commercially minded town planning advice across a wide range of sectors. Their in-house planning team is highly experienced in commercial property, working closely with design teams and developers to deliver high-quality, strategic planning solutions.
The practice primarily works on large-scale employment and commercial development projects across the UK – including warehouse and industrial schemes at various stages, from strategic site promotion through Local Plans to live planning applications. One of their current flagship projects spans 200 hectares, encompassing employment, renewable energy, and advanced agricultural systems.
Despite being a small team, they have an impressive client base of well-funded developers and property funds, offering the opportunity to take on significant responsibility with close mentorship and oversight from senior leadership.
Key Services Include:
Provision of initial planning advice
Preparation of site appraisals and planning strategies
Management of multi-disciplinary project teams
Preparation and submission of full, outline, and hybrid applications
Reserved Matters submissions
Negotiating S106 Agreements
Certificates of Lawfulness
Amendments to / variations on conditions
Planning appeals
Discharging conditions
Preparing representations to development plans
Promotion of sites through the statutory plan-making processThe Role:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a leading role in delivering planning advice, managing a range of complex projects, and working directly with clients and local authorities to secure permissions. This position offers a real opportunity to step up towards Associate level, with scope to influence projects and mentor junior team members.
You'll be involved in all stages of planning projects – from early strategic advice to application delivery – and will play a key client-facing role, supporting the continued growth and success of the business.
Requirements:
MRTPI qualified (or actively working towards chartership)
Minimum 3+ years' experience in planning (consultancy or local authority)
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships
Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
Desire to take on more responsibility and grow into an Associate-level roleWhy Apply?
Join a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy
Gain exposure to large-scale commercial and employment projects
Supportive environment with direct mentoring from senior leadership
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
25 days annual leave
Health and dental insurance
Pension scheme
Discretionary bonus
Genuine career progressionInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
2025-11-04 08:25:06
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