Location
Stevenage
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/12/2025
Closing date
31/12/2025
Senior Planner / Associate Planner
Location: Stevenage
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a long-established, award-winning multidisciplinary practice in their search for a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their respected and expanding planning team.
This well-regarded consultancy combines planning and architectural expertise, delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong reputation, excellent client relationships and impressive staff retention, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional seeking long-term career progression.
The Role
The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of projects, supporting an established client base while helping drive the team's continued growth. Key responsibilities include:
* Project managing planning applications of varying scales and complexity
* Preparing Local Plan representations
* Undertaking site appraisals
* Leading and contributing to appeal work
* Mentoring and supporting junior staff
* Playing an active role in business development and client engagement
This position offers clear progression, increasing autonomy, and the opportunity to become involved in wider business management as your role develops.
About You
* Relevant experience in town planning (private or public sector)
* Full MRTPI membership
* Strong project management skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships
* Experience mentoring junior team members
* Proactive, commercially aware, and keen to contribute to business growth
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Performance-related bonus
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Commitment to equal opportunities
Interested?