Senior Planner / Associate Town Planner in Stevenage)

Penguin Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is thrilled to support a respected consultancy in hiring a Senior Planner / Associate Planner. The successful candidate will handle planning applications, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff. This role boasts competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive team environment. Ideal for a planning professional looking to grow their career within a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Strong career progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in town planning (private or public sector) is required.
• Must have full MRTPI membership.
• Strong project management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Project managing planning applications of varying scales and complexity.
• Preparing Local Plan representations.
• Undertaking site appraisals.

Skills

Project management skills

Client relationship building

Mentoring junior team members

Proactive and commercially aware

Education

Full MRTPI membership

Relevant experience in town planning

Job description

Senior Planner / Associate Planner

Location: Stevenage

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a long-established, award-winning multidisciplinary practice in their search for a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their respected and expanding planning team.

This well-regarded consultancy combines planning and architectural expertise, delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong reputation, excellent client relationships and impressive staff retention, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional seeking long-term career progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of projects, supporting an established client base while helping drive the team's continued growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Project managing planning applications of varying scales and complexity
• Preparing Local Plan representations
• Undertaking site appraisals
• Leading and contributing to appeal work
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff
• Playing an active role in business development and client engagement

This position offers clear progression, increasing autonomy, and the opportunity to become involved in wider business management as your role develops.

About You

• Relevant experience in town planning (private or public sector)
• Full MRTPI membership
• Strong project management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Proactive, commercially aware, and keen to contribute to business growth

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Interested?