Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
01/09/2026
Job Title: Associate Director of Town Planning
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning and development consultancy in the search for an Associate Director to join their growing London & Southeast team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take on a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy. You will play a key part in delivering high-profile planning projects across a wide range of sectors, while helping to expand the client portfolio and strengthen the company's presence across London and the Southeast.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex planning projects from inception through to completion, building strong and lasting client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams with confidence and autonomy.
Key requirements include:
* Strong experience successfully managing and delivering planning projects while maintaining excellent client relationships.
* Exposure to a broad range of development sectors and project types.
* The ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects with minimal senior oversight.
* Experience working on planning projects throughout London and the wider Southeast.
* A demonstrable ability to generate new business, secure new instructions, and develop existing client accounts.
* Ideally 8+ years' planning experience, although exceptional candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered.
This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the region's most exciting developments within a collaborative and ambitious team, with excellent prospects for career progression and professional development.
Interested?