Senior Associate Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Feb 23, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

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.

The Role:
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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

About You:

  • 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

What's on Offer:

  • 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

Interested?

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)