TipTopJob
Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner
Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner
Location: Banbury
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and forward.thinking consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, strategic land, and rural development projects.
The Role
- Managing a wide range of planning applications, appeals, and development proposals.
- Providing strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
- Preparing planning appraisals, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Supporting business development initiatives and helping to identify new opportunities.
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team (Senior/Associate level).
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status.
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client management. For Associate level candidates: Experience in business development and team leadership would be advantageous.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A friendly and supportive team culture.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Exposure to a broad and high-quality portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, contact: Josh Jones on 01865 362 010.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location