Job Title: Associate Town Planner
Location: Kent
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected independent planning consultancy based in Kent, known for delivering high-quality, commercially astute planning advice across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.
With a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative team culture, this consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Town Planner to play a key role in the management and growth of the business. This is a rare opportunity for a motivated planning professional to join a supportive and forward-thinking team with a clear route to partnership and profit share.
The Role
As an Associate Planner, you will:
1. Lead on a variety of complex planning projects across the South East and wider UK
2. Provide strategic advice to clients
3. Support and manage junior planning staff, offering mentorship and day-to-day oversight
4. Play a key role in business development and client relationship management
5. Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the practice
Requirements
6. MRTPI qualified with significant experience in consultancy or a similar client-facing role
7. Proven ability to manage projects independently and work closely with clients
8. Strong understanding of the planning system and commercial awareness
9. Confident managing junior team members and supporting their professional development
10. Ambition to progress to Partner level and take on additional business responsibilities
Why Apply?
11. Competitive salary and benefits
12. Clear path to Partner status and profit share
13. Supportive and collegiate working environment
14. Autonomy and responsibility from day one
15. Varied and interesting project portfolio