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Oxfordshire
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Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

Location: Oxfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, well-established practice known for tackling complex planning challenges and delivering creative, commercially astute solutions for its clients.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning projects from inception through to successful determination. You will work closely with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders, providing clear and pragmatic planning advice across a varied portfolio of development projects.

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This role would suit an experienced planner looking to step into a senior position, or an established Associate seeking greater responsibility and influence within a consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions
  • Negotiating with local planning authorities and statutory consultees
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients
  • Preparing high-quality reports and written submissions
  • Interpreting planning policy, guidance and case law
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to team growth (Associate level)

About You

  • MRTPI qualified (or close to completion for Senior level)
  • Typically 3-5+ years experience (Senior) or 6-8+ years experience (Associate)
  • Background in private consultancy or local authority planning
  • Strong written, analytical and communication skills
  • Confident managing projects and client relationships
  • Proactive, commercially aware and solution-focused

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What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary reflective of experience
  • Generous benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • High-quality, varied workload
  • Clear progression and long-term career development

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on 362 010.

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Skills

Planning Applications
Appeals Management
Pre-application Submissions
Strategic Planning Advice
Report Writing
Planning Policy Interpretation
Case Law Analysis
Client Relationship Management
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Negotiation

Location

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

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