Town Planner

Description

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 optimal outcomes for clients

Manage budgets, time recording, and invoicingAbout You

MRTPI qualified or working towards submission

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated and collaborative team player

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident managing multiple deadlines under pressure

Good understanding of the planning system and market

Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT toolsBenefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will enjoy:

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, rising with service (plus your birthday off and additional festive leave)

Enhanced parental and family leave

Access to an employee wellbeing and assistance programme

Volunteering leave (2 days per year)

Life assurance and a range of additional benefits and discountsCulture & Working Environment

The business promotes a modern and flexible working culture, offering hybrid arrangements to balance office collaboration with home-based focus time. The team regularly takes part in social and professional development events, creating an engaging and connected workplace environment. xjnqpsq

With a long-established history and a strong reputation across the UK, the company advises a diverse range of clients across sectors including agriculture, commercial, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, and rural development.

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Ad ID: 5417535929