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Associate Town Planner

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Associate Town Planner - Stevenage

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
 Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid/Flexible Working
 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an accomplished planning professional with the confidence to lead projects and provide trusted advice? A respected independent architecture and planning practice - known for delivering high-quality, client-focused planning and design services across a broad range of sectors - is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join their Stevenage team.

About the Role

In this senior position, you will take responsibility for managing planning workstreams from feasibility and strategy through to submission, negotiation and delivery. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive planning outcomes, while helping to grow the consultancy's planning offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a close-knit practice with strong local roots and a varied project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination
Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, supporting statements and technical reports
Provide strategic planning advice and interpret planning policy to support development objectives
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Mentor and support junior planners and contribute to team development
Support business development activities and contribute to growth initiativesAbout You

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent
Proven track record in planning consultancy (or mixed private/public sector experience)
Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and the planning application process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing ability
Commercial awareness and the confidence to manage complex planning projects independently
Experience engaging with local authorities and stakeholders to drive planning outcomesWhy This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to operate at a senior level within a versatile and collegial practice that combines architecture and planning expertise. The successful candidate will enjoy exposure to a wide range of project types - from feasibility and master planning through to detailed applications - while working within a supportive, collaborative team environment.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible / hybrid working support
Professional development and chartership progression opportunities
Varied and interesting planning project work
A supportive team culture with strong client relationships 

Interested?
 For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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