Job Title: Associate Town Planner

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning and development consultancy in London in their search for an experienced Associate Planner to join their established and highly regarded team.

The consultancy specialises in large-scale strategic development and regeneration projects, working with a diverse range of clients to deliver significant residential, mixed-use and urban regeneration schemes.

The Role

You will play a key role in progressing planning applications for large and strategic development sites, working alongside experienced Directors and Associate Directors.

The successful candidate will be capable of managing and progressing projects with a good degree of independence, taking responsibility for key actions and ensuring projects continue to move forward, with appropriate senior-level oversight and support.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing planning applications for large-scale and strategic development sites.
• Supporting the delivery of major regeneration and mixed-use projects.
• Coordinating with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning strategy, policy and development opportunities.
• Managing project actions, deadlines and client requirements.
• Working closely with Directors and Associate Directors on complex planning matters.

About You

• Ideally 5+ years' experience within the town planning industry.
• Experience working on major planning applications and strategic development sites.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management process.
• Confident progressing projects and managing workloads independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex strategic planning and regeneration projects.

There is genuine scope to take ownership of projects, work closely with senior leadership and continue developing towards the next stage of your career.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or