Senior Town Planner — Hybrid Role with Mentorship & Growth

Penguin Recruitment; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a Planner to Associate Planner to join their dynamic Planning Team. This hybrid role involves managing a diverse caseload of planning projects, delivering consultancy advice, and mentoring junior planners. Candidates should ideally possess MRTPI status and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £60,000 along with generous benefits including a discretionary bonus, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous holiday starting at 25 days

Your birthday off and additional festive leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Enhanced parental leave options

Death-in-service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to online discounts and wellbeing support

Two volunteering days per year

Team activities and social events

Qualifications

• MRTPI status or working towards submission is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach is expected.
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and priorities is crucial.
• In-depth understanding of the UK planning system is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload across various planning projects.
• Deliver high-quality consultancy advice to clients.
• Mentor junior team members supporting their APC.
• Lead on planning applications and submission of reports.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive self-motivation

Attention to detail

Ability to manage workloads

Team collaboration

Education

MRTPI status (or working towards submission)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established consultancy in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a Planner to Associate Planner to join their dynamic Planning Team. This hybrid role involves managing a diverse caseload of planning projects, delivering consultancy advice, and mentoring junior planners. Candidates should ideally possess MRTPI status and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £60,000 along with generous benefits including a discretionary bonus, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.