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Job Title: Chartered Town Planner
Location: London

About the Company

Penguin recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent, market-leading property consultancy, with a proud heritage and offices in London, Scotland, and Manchester. With over 100 years of history, they offer expertise across planning and development, specialist valuations, and property transactions throughout the UK.

What sets them apart is their people-first ethos. They're a partnership business, giving their senior professionals the autonomy to build high-performing, collaborative teams tailored to the needs of each client. Their approach blends technical excellence with a deep commitment to long-term relationships, creating places where people live, work, connect, and thrive.

They embrace individuality, value honesty and improvement, and cultivate an inclusive culture where people are supported to become the best version of themselves.

The Planning Team

The Planning division is 110-strong, with specialists based in London and Scotland. Within this, the Central London Planning team is a key pillar, advising major landowners, developers, and occupiers across London's most complex and high-profile schemes.

Recent landmark projects include:

Masterplanning for Selfridges
Redevelopment of the M&S Headquarters on Oxford Street
The Ewer Street Masterplan for Landsec
Transformation of the BT Centre
Regeneration of St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington
New Moorfields Eye Hospital
The Winstanley Estate regeneration in WandsworthThe team works in tandem with a market-leading Heritage & Townscape group, ensuring clients benefit from an integrated planning and design service at the highest level.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Planner looking to develop within a dynamic, commercially focused environment. The role offers exposure to exciting central London projects and collaboration with some of the UK's most prestigious clients - including developers, landowners, and financial institutions.

You'll be given real responsibility from day one, a clear route for progression, and the backing of a supportive partnership structure that rewards both individual and team achievement.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities to lead on high-profile planning projects
A vibrant, collaborative and flexible working environment
Tailored training and mentoring
Strong emphasis on personal and career developmentInterested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)