Associate Town Planner
Location: Wells

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and growing planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Wells. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner who is ready to step into a leadership role, take ownership of projects, and play a key part in the continued growth of a well-regarded independent practice.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression pathway with genuine autonomy

Opportunity to lead on high-quality residential, rural, commercial and mixed-use schemes

Supportive, friendly team culture

Strong client exposure and business development opportunities

The Role
As an Associate Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing a diverse project portfolio while supporting junior team members and driving client relationships. You'll play a central role in preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals, developing planning strategies, and contributing to the consultancy's commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing planning applications, appeals, and site promotions

Providing expert planning advice to clients across multiple sectors

Leading on project delivery and overseeing junior colleagues

Preparing planning statements, assessments, and technical reports

Engaging in pre-application discussions and liaising with local authorities

Supporting business development, client networking, and fee proposals

Monitoring emerging planning policy and advising clients accordingly

About You
We're looking for a commercially minded and confident Associate Town Planner with strong technical ability and a proactive approach.

Requirements:

RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status

Relevant years of experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment

Strong project management and client-facing experience

Excellent report writing and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple deadlines

A collaborative attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Full UK driving licence

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Town Planner seeking greater influence, progression, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing consultancy.

If you are interested in this Associate Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment