Job Title: Planner to Associate Planner
Location: Ashby
Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Employment: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid Working
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, forward-thinking Strategic Planning team that is continuing to grow. We are seeking two talented planners-at Planner, Senior Planner, or Associate Town Planner level-to join an ambitious consultancy delivering high-quality planning services across the UK.
You will join a dynamic Planning Team and work closely with colleagues across a large, multidisciplinary business. The role offers outstanding project variety, strong progression pathways, and the chance to take ownership of exciting planning schemes across residential, commercial, retail and leisure sectors.
The Role
* Manage and prioritise your own caseload across varied planning projects
* Deliver high-quality consultancy advice to clients
* Mentor junior team members, including supporting candidates through their APC
* Prepare site reviews, planning strategies, and bespoke client advice
* Lead on planning applications, preparing reports, submissions and representations
* Undertake site promotion activities
* Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and project partners
* Coordinate with architects, highways, drainage, ecology and other specialists
* Attend and lead project meetings
* Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
* Support colleagues with shared workloads and joint project work
* Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing
About You
We are seeking planners from Planner to Associate level, ideally with:
* MRTPI status (or working towards submission)
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A proactive, self-motivated approach
* Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and competing priorities
* Solid understanding of the UK planning system and wider market
* High attention to detail
* Good IT and Microsoft Office skills
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
What's on Offer
Alongside a competitive salary (£35k-£60k DOE), you will receive:
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Generous holiday starting at 25 days, rising with service
* Your birthday off, plus additional festive leave
* Hybrid working aligned to project needs
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave
* Death-in-service & Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to online discounts and wellbeing support
* Two volunteering days per year
* Supportive, sociable, and digitally connected working environment
* Opportunities to get involved in sports events, socials, CPD days, team activities and more
Culture & Environment
This consultancy combines a long-standing history with a modern, forward-thinking approach. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model, variety in your day-to-day environment, and a team that knows how to balance hard work with fun – whether it's project collaboration in the office, virtual updates, seasonal events, or summer BBQs.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow, take responsibility, and contribute to a thriving planning team, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.
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