Assistant Planner / Planner
Location: Stevenage
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice with the appointment of an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing town planning team in Stevenage.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career planner to join a supportive and experienced team working across a wide range of planning projects and sectors. The role offers exposure to varied work, an established client base and clear opportunities for career progression as experience develops.
The Role
The successful candidate will support senior members of the planning team and gain hands-on experience across the planning process. Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with the preparation and coordination of planning applications
Supporting projects of varying scale and complexity across multiple sectors
Assisting with Local Plan representations and consultations
Undertaking site appraisals and planning research
Supporting appeal work and related submissions
Liaising with clients, local authorities and external consultants as requiredAs experience grows, the role will offer increasing autonomy and responsibility, supported by a collaborative team structure.
About You
This position will suit a motivated and capable planner looking to build on an existing foundation in consultancy or local authority planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning-related role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A willingness to learn and develop technical planning knowledge
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
A positive, proactive approach to work and teamwork
What's on Offer
Competitive salary package
Performance-related bonus
Company pension scheme
Clear progression and development opportunities
Supportive working environment with strong staff retention
Commitment to equal opportunities and professional developmentInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)