Job reference
132563_1769785066
Company Name
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum + + Car Allowance
Location
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/01/2026
Closing date
20/02/2026
Job Title: Associate Planner
Location: Ashby de-la Zouche
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in the search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a respected and driven team delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide-ranging project portfolio.
The Role
You will be part of a specialist planning team working closely with colleagues across a large national consultancy to identify cross-sector opportunities and build strong client relationships. The role offers a varied and engaging workload across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects.
Responsibilities will include leading and supporting a mix of planning projects, site promotion work, appraisals, and planning applications, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues.
This is a full-time role based on a 37.5-hour week, with flexible hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and prioritising your own project caseload
* Delivering high-quality planning advice and client service
* Mentoring junior team members, including APC support
* Preparing site appraisals and site-specific planning strategies
* Producing reports and submitting planning applications
* Preparing site submissions and representations
* Coordinating with technical consultants (architecture, highways, landscape, drainage, ecology, etc.)
* Building relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
* Attending and leading project meetings
* Negotiating to achieve the best outcomes for clients
* Supporting wider team collaboration and workload sharing
* Managing budgets, time recording, and invoicing
Candidate Requirements
* Ideally MRTPI qualified or nearing submission
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset
* Good understanding of the UK planning system and market
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong time management and organisational skills
* Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systems
What's On Offer
* Competitive base salary
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days, increasing with service
* Additional birthday leave and festive closure days
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Life assurance cover
* Employee Assistance Programme (including family access)
* Online retail and lifestyle discount portal
* Paid volunteering leave
* Flexible hybrid working model
* Active social, CPD, and team engagement programme
Interested?