Assistant Planner / Planner
Location: Stevenage
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and well-established planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing team. This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, working with a long‑standing and loyal client base. With a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and excellent staff retention, they offer a fantastic environment for planners looking to grow and progress.
The Role
The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
* Assisting senior team members with planning applications of varying scales and complexity
* Preparing and contributing to Local Plan representations
* Conducting site appraisals
* Supporting appeal work
* Engaging with clients and helping maintain excellent working relationships
This role is ideal for someone seeking a clear progression path, increasing autonomy and the chance to develop quickly within a supportive, professional team.
Qualifications
* 2+ years of planning experience (private or public sector)
* Strong communication and report‑writing skills
* Ability to manage workloads and work collaboratively
* A proactive and motivated approach to professional development
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Performance‑related bonus
* Excellent opportunities for
* Supportive team culture with strong staff satisfaction
* Commitment to equal opportunities
Interested? For applications or more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up‑to‑date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed).
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