Lead Town Planner – Hybrid Role, Diverse Projects, Mentoring

Penguin Recruitment; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Ashby is seeking a Town Planner to manage diverse projects across several sectors. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, preparing planning applications, and engaging with clients and local authorities. Ideal candidates will be MRTPI qualified or working towards it, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This role offers a modern hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including generous holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days

Enhanced parental and family leave

Access to an employee wellbeing programme

Volunteering leave (2 days per year)

Life assurance and additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality planning advice and client service.
• Ability to prepare and manage planning applications and associated reports.
• Experience in relationship management with clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own project caseload.
• Mentor junior colleagues throughout the APC process.
• Engage positively with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated and collaborative team player

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident managing multiple deadlines under pressure

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards submission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A planning consultancy in Ashby is seeking a Town Planner to manage diverse projects across several sectors. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, preparing planning applications, and engaging with clients and local authorities. Ideal candidates will be MRTPI qualified or working towards it, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This role offers a modern hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including generous holidays and discretionary bonuses.