Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

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Location: Banbury
Job Description:

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.

Whats 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.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026