Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, rural, strategic land, and mixed-use development projects. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure, varied project work, and excellent opportunities for professional development. THE ROLE As a Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning application, negotiation, and determination. Working closely with colleagues across planning, development, and rural consultancy teams, you will provide planning advice to a broad range of clients including landowners, developers, businesses, and private individuals. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects while developing your career within a well-established and supportive consultancy environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Managing planning applications and appeals across a range of development sectors • Preparing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation • Undertaking site assessments and development feasibility studies • Providing planning advice to clients on development opportunities and constraints • Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders • Attending client meetings, site visits, and public consultations • Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex projects • Assisting with business development and client relationship management WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline • MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership • Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or property environment • Strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organisational and project management abilities • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team WHAT’S ON OFFER • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning and development projects • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Clear progression opportunities and support towards professional development • Exposure to a broad client base and varied project portfolio Interested? Contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk