Senior Associate Town Planner

Job Title:
Senior Associate Planner
Location:
Hertfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Associate Planner to lead their Hertfordshire team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Planner with a strong commercial mindset to take a leadership role within a growing and highly regarded planning practice. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Hertfordshire office.

As Senior Associate, you will lead a team of planners, oversee complex planning projects, and work closely with clients across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, energy and heritage. This role offers genuine scope for progression, profile-building, and strategic influence within the business.

• Leading and managing the Hertfordshire planning team
• Managing planning projects from inception to completion
• Preparing planning appraisals, applications, and appeals
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying and delivering business development opportunities
• Contributing to wider business strategy and growth

• Chartered Planner and RTPI Member
• Broad experience across planning consultancy and development
• Proven leadership capability and commercial awareness
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and flexible working environment
• High-quality and varied project portfolio
• Collaborative and experienced team
• Clear and genuine career progression opportunities

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)