Associate Town Planner Location: Sutton, London Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property developer as they look to appoint an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Sutton. The Opportunity This is an exciting and urgent requirement for an experienced planning professional to take a senior role within a high-performing development team. The successful candidate will help drive forward a portfolio of housing-led projects across the southern Home Counties, with a particular focus on greenfield development. You will play a key role in shaping planning strategy, managing applications, and influencing development outcomes on a range of land and residential projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to work client-side or step into a more strategic, commercially focused planning role. Key Responsibilities: Leading the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications Providing strategic planning advice to support the delivery of housing schemes Managing external consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility assessments, and planning risk evaluations Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups Supporting land promotion and allocation strategies within Local Plans Contributing to project management, programme delivery, and company growth Requirem...