Job Title:Town Planner Location: Ashby The Team & Focus of the Role Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established and growing Planning team based in Ashby. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing the team's planning consultancy services, contributing to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors. You'll work closely with colleagues across a multidisciplinary business to identify cross-divisional opportunities, develop new client relationships, and take the lead on diverse and engaging planning projects. These include residential, commercial, retail, and leisure developments, covering everything from site appraisals and site promotion to full planning applications. Key Responsibilities Manage and prioritise your own project caseload Deliver high-quality planning advice and client service Mentor junior colleagues, including supporting through the APC process Prepare initial site reviews, site-specific strategies, and planning submissions Provide bespoke planning advice to clients Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and associated reports Prepare site submissions and Local Plan representations Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants (architects, engineers, ecologists, etc.) Engage positively with local authorities, members of the public, and other stakeholders Attend and lead project meetings Negotiate to secure...