Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/06/2026
Closing date
02/07/2026
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