Location
Hitchin
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
02/10/2025
Closing date
23/10/2025
Planner
Location: Hitchin
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well respected planning consultancy, with a strong client base across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The team is now looking to recruit a Planner to join their expanding Hitchin office.
The Role
As a Planner, you will:
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Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, appeals, and supporting documents.
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Undertake site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews.
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Provide professional advice to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
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Engage with local planning authorities and third-party consultants.
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Support senior staff on larger projects while taking responsibility for your own casework.
About You
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RTPI-accredited degree or relevant planning qualification.
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Around 1-3 years' post-graduate experience in planning (consultancy or local authority).
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organisation and time management abilities.
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Ambition to continue progressing your planning career, working towards or holding MRTPI status.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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A collaborative and supportive team environment.
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Excellent career progression opportunities with RTPI support if required.
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Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Planner in the early stages of their career to join a successful and growing consultancy where you'll be supported to reach your full potential.
For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.