Senior Associate Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Associate Planner Location: Hertfordshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Associate Planner to lead their Hertfordshire team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Planner with a strong commercial mindset to take a leadership role within a growing and highly regarded planning practice. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Hertfordshire office. The Role: As Senior Associate, you will lead a team of planners, oversee complex planning projects, and work closely with clients across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, energy and heritage. This role offers genuine scope for progression, profile-building, and strategic influence within the business. Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing the Hertfordshire planning team Managing planning projects from inception to completion Preparing planning appraisals, applications, and appeals Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Identifying and delivering business development opportunities Contributing to wider business strategy and growthAbout You: Chartered Planner and RTPI Member Broad experience across planning consultancy and development Proven leadership capability and commercial awareness Strong communication and client management skills Full UK driving licenceWhat's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Supportive and flexible working environment High-quality and varied project portfolio Collaborative and experienced team Clear and genuine career progression opportunitiesInterested? For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)