Location
Banbury
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
03/08/2026
Closing date
24/08/2026
Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner
Location: Banbury
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and forward-thinking consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, strategic land, and rural development projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning applications and appeals, providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base, and contributing to the continued growth of the business. The role offers genuine opportunities for career progression, a collaborative working environment, and exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.
The Role:
* Managing a wide range of planning applications, appeals, and development proposals.
* Providing strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
* Preparing planning appraisals, reports, and supporting documentation.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
* Supporting business development initiatives and helping to identify new opportunities.
* Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team (Senior/Associate level).
Requirements:
* MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status.
* Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client management.
* For Associate level candidates, experience in business development and team leadership would be advantageous.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* A friendly and supportive team culture.
* Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Exposure to a broad and high-quality portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
Interested?