Associate Director - Town Planning
Location: Abingdon

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a respected UK planning consultancy to recruit an Associate Director - Town Planning for their growing Abingdon team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced town planner to take the next step in their career by joining a successful, collaborative, and forward-thinking team. You'll have the autonomy to lead on high-profile planning projects while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

The Role

As an Associate Director - Town Planning, you'll take a lead role in managing a wide range of planning projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities will include:

Leading on major residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments

Acting as a key contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

Managing planning applications, strategies, appeals, and site promotion

Identifying and securing new business opportunities

Overseeing junior planners and supporting team development

Playing a central role in growing the practice in the South of England

The Abingdon office works across both public and private sectors and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially minded planning advice.

What We're Looking For

MRTPI-accredited town planner

Proven experience leading planning projects in a consultancy or client-side environment

Strong understanding of the planning system, policy frameworks, and development strategy

Excellent client management, communication, and commercial skills

Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff

Track record of contributing to business development and securing repeat work

This Associate Director - Town Planning role will suit someone looking for more autonomy, long-term progression, and the chance to make a real impact in a highly respected planning practice.

Why Join?

Clear progression to Director level in a growing consultancy

Varied project work across multiple sectors

Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and full benefits package

Supportive, team-oriented culture with hybrid working

Strong internal network with technical, environmental, and design specialists

If you're a commercially minded Associate Director and ready for a new challenge in Abingdon, we want to hear from you.

Call Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to