Associate Town Planner Location: Wells Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and growing planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their team in Wells. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner who is ready to step into a leadership role, take ownership of projects, and play a key part in the continued growth of a well-regarded independent practice. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working arrangements Clear progression pathway with genuine autonomy Opportunity to lead on high-quality residential, rural, commercial and mixed-use schemes Supportive, friendly team culture Strong client exposure and business development opportunities The Role As an Associate Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing a diverse project portfolio while supporting junior team members and driving client relationships. You'll play a central role in preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals, developing planning strategies, and contributing to the consultancy's commercial success. Key Responsibilities: Managing planning applications, appeals, and site promotions Providing expert planning advice to clients across multiple sectors Leading on project delivery and overseeing junior colleagues Preparing planning statements, assessments, and technical reports Engaging in pre-application discussions and ...