Associate Town Planer

Location:

Wells (BA5) – Somerset, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£60000 – £70000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132470507

Posted On:

24 November 2025

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
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Flexible working arrangements
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Clear progression pathway with genuine autonomy
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Opportunity to lead on high-quality residential, rural, commercial and mixed-use schemes
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Supportive, friendly team culture
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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
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Providing expert planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
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Leading on project delivery and overseeing junior colleagues
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Preparing planning statements, assessments, and technical reports
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Engaging in pre-application discussions and liaising with local authorities
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Supporting business development, client networking, and fee proposals
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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
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Relevant years of experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment
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Strong project management and client-facing experience
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Excellent report writing and communication skills
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Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple deadlines
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A collaborative attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work
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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, Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

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