Associate Director – Town Planning
Location: Abingdon

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a respected UK planning consultancy to recruit an Associate Director – Town Planning for their growing Abingdon team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced town planner to take the next step in their career by joining a successful, collaborative, and forward-thinking team. You’ll have the autonomy to lead on high-profile planning projects while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

The Role

As an Associate Director – Town Planning, you’ll take a lead role in managing a wide range of planning projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading on major residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments

• Acting as a key contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

• Managing planning applications, strategies, appeals, and site promotion

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities

• Overseeing junior planners and supporting team development

• Playing a central role in growing the practice in the South of England

The Abingdon office works across both public and private sectors and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially minded planning advice.

What We’re Looking For

• MRTPI-accredited town planner

• Proven experience leading planning projects in a consultancy or client-side environment

• Strong understanding of the planning system, policy frameworks, and development strategy

• Excellent client management, communication, and commercial skills

• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff

• Track record of contributing to business development and securing repeat work

This Associate Director – Town Planning role will suit someone looking for more autonomy, long-term progression, and the chance to make a real impact in a highly respected planning practice.

Why Join?

• Clear progression to Director level in a growing consultancy

• Varied project work across multiple sectors

• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and full benefits package

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with hybrid working

• Strong internal network with technical, environmental, and design specialists

If you’re a commercially minded Associate Director and ready for a new challenge in Abingdon, we want to hear from you.

Call Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email your CV to joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk