Senior / Associate Town Planner (MRTPI) — Major London Projects

FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Senior / Associate Town Planner to manage major applications and shape planning strategies on significant projects. The ideal candidate has 4-10+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and is MRTPI qualified. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and the chance to work on flagship London developments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and comprehensive benefits

Collaborative culture with best-in-class peers

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of experience in town planning, ideally in London.
• Proven track record of managing major planning applications.
• Ability to mentor juniors and oversee project quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major planning applications from pre-app to decision.
• Shape planning strategy and coordinate technical inputs.
• Prepare robust planning submissions and advise on terms.

Skills

MRTPI

Negotiation with LPAs

Planning strategy

Project management

Excellent written communication

Job description

Senior / Associate Town Planner (MRTPI) — Major London Projects

Join a top-tier, independent planning consultancy working on significant schemes in and around London — from city-shaping regeneration and tall buildings to large, infrastructure-led projects that knit places together. You’ll spend your time planning strategy, applications, and negotiations.

What you’ll do

• Lead/manage major applications (pre-app to decision), conditions/obligations, and reserved matters.
• Shape planning strategy, policy positioning, and stakeholder engagement (GLA stages, borough committees, statutory consultees).
• Coordinate EIA scoping/screening, technical inputs, and design development.
• Prepare robust submissions: Planning Statements, SoCGs, appeal material (written reps/hearings/inquiries).
• Advise on CIL/S106 heads of terms, viability interfaces, and delivery strategies.
• Mentor juniors; oversee quality, programme, and risk on multiple live projects.

What you’ll bring

• MRTPI (or close to achieving) and 4–10+ years’ experience (Senior through Associate).
• Strong London planning experience across complex urban sites (mixed-use, tall buildings, regeneration; infrastructure interfaces a plus).
• Proven track record negotiating with LPAs, GLA, Historic England and other statutory bodies.
• Excellent written work (concise, evidence-led) and confident presentation at public forums.
• Commercially aware, delivery-focused, and calm under pressure.

Rewards

• Competitive salary + bonus and comprehensive benefits.
• Exposure to flagship London projects and blue-chip clients.
• Collaborative culture with best-in-class peers and mentors.

How to apply (confidential)

Rob Hanks — FutureGen Recruitment

Call: 07855 276123