Senior Planner to Associate Director - Town Planning. Ashby Office | Hybrid Working | Permanent.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planner / Associate-level Town Planner to join a highly respected, established multidisciplinary property consultancy at its Ashby office.
With a UK-wide presence and a business of over 800 employees, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Planning Team, take ownership of an interesting and varied project portfolio, and play an important role in developing client relationships and supporting the wider team's continued success.
You’ll work across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, retail and leisure, leading on planning applications, site appraisals, site promotion and strategic planning advice.
The role will involve:
- Managing your own varied caseload and delivering high-quality planning advice.
- Preparing and managing planning applications, site appraisals and planning strategies.
- Leading client relationships, project meetings and negotiations with local authorities.
- Working alongside architects, highways, drainage, landscape and ecology professionals.
- Identifying new business opportunities and developing client relationships.
- Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, including APC candidates.
- Managing project budgets, deadlines and overall delivery.
What they're looking for:
- An MRTPI-qualified Town Planner or someone close to achieving chartered status.
- Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
- Strong communication, negotiation and client management skills.
- The ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively.
- Someone ambitious, commercially minded and keen to contribute to the growth of the team.
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Car allowance.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- 25-30 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off and additional festive leave.
- Enhanced family leave packages.
- Death in Service cover and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Two volunteering days per year.
- Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to lead exciting projects, develop client relationships and make a genuine impact within an established and ambitious team.
Senior Town Planner in Ashby de la Zouch employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
