Town Planner | Senior | Associate Town Planner in Ashby-de-la-Zouch)

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

Job Title: Planner to Associate Planner

Location: Ashby

Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Employment: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid Working

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, forward-thinking Strategic Planning team that is continuing to grow. We are seeking two talented planners-at Planner, Senior Planner, or Associate Town Planner level-to join an ambitious consultancy delivering high-quality planning services across the UK.

You will join a dynamic Planning Team and work closely with colleagues across a large, multidisciplinary business. The role offers outstanding project variety, strong progression pathways, and the chance to take ownership of exciting planning schemes across residential, commercial, retail and leisure sectors.

The Role

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload across varied planning projects
• Deliver high-quality consultancy advice to clients
• Mentor junior team members, including supporting candidates through their APC
• Prepare site reviews, planning strategies, and bespoke client advice
• Lead on planning applications, preparing reports, submissions and representations
• Undertake site promotion activities
• Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and project partners
• Coordinate with architects, highways, drainage, ecology and other specialists
• Attend and lead project meetings
• Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
• Support colleagues with shared workloads and joint project work
• Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing

About You

We are seeking planners from Planner to Associate level, ideally with:

• MRTPI status (or working towards submission)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and competing priorities
• Solid understanding of the UK planning system and wider market
• High attention to detail
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team

What's on Offer

Alongside a competitive salary (£35k-£60k DOE), you will receive:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous holiday starting at 25 days, rising with service
• Your birthday off, plus additional festive leave
• Hybrid working aligned to project needs
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Death-in-service & Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to online discounts and wellbeing support
• Two volunteering days per year
• Supportive, sociable, and digitally connected working environment
• Opportunities to get involved in sports events, socials, CPD days, team activities and more

Culture & Environment

This consultancy combines a long-standing history with a modern, forward-thinking approach. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model, variety in your day-to-day environment, and a team that knows how to balance hard work with fun – whether it's project collaboration in the office, virtual updates, seasonal events, or summer BBQs.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, take responsibility, and contribute to a thriving planning team, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.