Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Environment
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 employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Associate Town Planner to join their growing Town Planning team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive organisation that places a strong emphasis on people, collaboration, sustainability, and professional development.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded planning team, working alongside Architects, Urban Designers and Landscape Architects on a diverse portfolio of major development projects across the UK. You will play a key role in leading complex planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, mentoring team members, and contributing to the future growth of the business.
The Role
As a Senior Associate Town Planner, you will be a key member of the Planning Leadership Team, helping to shape the strategic direction of the department while delivering high-quality planning solutions for a broad range of public and private sector clients.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing complex planning application projects and major development proposals.
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients and internal project teams.
* Acting as a trusted advisor and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Supporting business development activities, including bid preparation and winning new work.
* Contributing to wider growth strategies across key sectors and client groups.
* Mentoring, developing and supporting junior team members.
* Assisting with team management, recruitment and staff development initiatives.
* Supporting the financial performance and strategic objectives of the planning team.
* Collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver successful development outcomes.
Requirements
* Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
* Minimum of five years' post-qualification planning experience.
* Strong background in development management and/or strategic planning.
* Experience managing complex planning applications and development projects.
* Proven ability to manage and develop people or teams.
* Commercial awareness with experience managing project financial performance.
* Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
* A collaborative approach with a passion for delivering high-quality planning outcomes.
Ideally, candidates will have experience across one or more of the following sectors:
* Education
* Healthcare
* Institutional Development
* Mixed-Use Urban Regeneration
* Technology & Innovation
Benefits
* Employee Ownership Trust with the opportunity to share in the success of the business.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Clear career progression and genuine career autonomy.
* Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to work on high-profile and nationally significant projects.
* Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.
Interested?