Lead Associate Town Planner – Own Medium-Sized Projects

Kent PLC; Farningham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Professional membership

Gym membership

On-site breakfast and refreshments

Aviva health and wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their expanding team in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner with over 5 years' experience who is ready to take greater ownership of projects and play a key role within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

You will lead medium-sized projects, manage programmes, and work with Directors on larger schemes while liaising with Local

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in planning.
• MRTPI qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience managing planning projects from start to finish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-sized planning projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project programmes, client expectations and deliverables.
• Support Directors on large-scale projects.
• Attend client meetings and provide professional planning advice.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and consultees.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Prepare and review planning applications and reports.
• Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to growth and development of the planning team.

Skills

MRTPI

UK planning system

Project management

Client-facing

Communication

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their expanding team in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner with over 5 years' experience who is ready to take greater ownership of projects and play a key role within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

You will lead medium-sized projects, manage programmes, and work with Directors on larger schemes while liaising with Local