Job Title: Associate Planner
Location: Ashby de-la Zouche
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in the search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a respected and driven team delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide-ranging project portfolio.
The Role
You will be part of a specialist planning team working closely with colleagues across a large national consultancy to identify cross-sector opportunities and build strong client relationships. The role offers a varied and engaging workload across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects.
Responsibilities will include leading and supporting a mix of planning projects, site promotion work, appraisals, and planning applications, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues.
This is a full-time role based on a 37.5-hour week, with flexible hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities
Managing and prioritising your own project caseload
Delivering high-quality planning advice and client service
Mentoring junior team members, including APC support
Preparing site appraisals and site-specific planning strategies
Producing reports and submitting planning applications
Preparing site submissions and representations
Coordinating with technical consultants (architecture, highways, landscape, drainage, ecology, etc.)
Building relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
Attending and leading project meetings
Negotiating to achieve the best outcomes for clients
Supporting wider team collaboration and workload sharing
Managing budgets, time recording, and invoicingCandidate Requirements
Ideally MRTPI qualified or nearing submission
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset
Good understanding of the UK planning system and market
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time management and organisational skills
Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systemsWhat's On Offer
Competitive base salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days, increasing with service
Additional birthday leave and festive closure days
Enhanced family leave policies
Life assurance cover
Employee Assistance Programme (including family access)
Online retail and lifestyle discount portal
Paid volunteering leave
Flexible hybrid working model
Active social, CPD, and team engagement programmeInterested?
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)