Associate Director – Town Planning in London)

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: London
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Overview

Job Title: Associate Director of Town Planning

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning and development consultancy in the search for an Associate Director to join their growing London & Southeast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take on a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy. You will play a key part in delivering high-profile planning projects across a wide range of sectors, while helping to expand the client portfolio and strengthen the company’s presence across London and the Southeast.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex planning projects from inception through to completion, building strong and lasting client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams with confidence and autonomy.

This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the region’s most exciting developments within a collaborative and ambitious team, with excellent prospects for career progression and professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-profile planning projects across a wide range of sectors from inception through to completion.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams with confidence and autonomy.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
  • Help expand the client portfolio and strengthen the company’s presence across London and the Southeast.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Ideally 8+ years’ planning experience, although exceptional candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered.
  • Proven track record of managing complex planning projects from inception through to completion.
  • Strong experience delivering planning projects while maintaining excellent client relationships.
  • Exposure to a broad range of development sectors and project types.
  • Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects with minimal senior oversight.
  • Experience working on planning projects throughout London and the wider Southeast.
  • Demonstrable ability to generate new business, secure new instructions, and develop existing client accounts.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026