Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner
Location: Kent-based (Hybrid with Flexible Working)

We're working with a leading planning consultancy that's expanding their South East team with the appointment of a Senior or Associate Town Planner. Based in Kent, this is a key opportunity to help shape and grow a regional offering as part of a highly respected national planning team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of exciting residential planning projects-ranging from large-scale greenfield applications to strategic land promotions-whilst being part of a friendly and multi-disciplinary team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits including private medical cover and professional subscription payments
• The chance to work on high-profile strategic planning projects across the South East
• A genuinely flexible hybrid model-office-based 2 days per week with the remainder shaped around you
• A culture built on trust, collaboration and autonomy
• Clear opportunities to influence the business strategy in the region and grow with the team

About the Role:

As a Senior or Associate Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in the team's continued growth. You'll take responsibility for managing projects from inception through to consent, while supporting business development and client engagement.

This position offers the scope to work closely with in-house experts across planning, design, heritage, and economics, allowing for a truly integrated and holistic approach to development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on the development potential of land and buildings
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
• Provide policy advice and carry out planning research
• Draft representations to Local Plans and assist with Local Plan Examinations
• Support identification of land opportunities and strategic growth areas
• Work closely with clients, local authorities, and other consultants
• Help drive business development and regional visibility

About You:

You may currently be a Senior Planner ready for your next challenge or an experienced Planner ready to step up. Either way, we're looking for someone with a passion for residential planning and a collaborative approach.

Requirements:

• RTPI accredited planning qualification
• RTPI membership (or working towards it)
• Experience with planning applications and/or land promotion (greenfield focus preferred)
• Strong report writing and research skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness and ambition to support regional growth

Bonus if you have:

• Experience from a consultancy, developer, or local authority background
• Involvement in appeals and Local Plan promotion
• Knowledge of Kent and the wider South East planning landscape

Interested?
To apply or find out more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email in confidence.