Associate Town Planner

Job Title: Associate Town Planner

Location: Maidstone, UK

Job Description:

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a multidisciplinary consultancy in Maidstone who are looking for the hire of an Associate Planner to join the team! The role will take on the responsibility of leading small to medium-sized projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will also support more senior team members with large, complex projects, attend client meetings, liaise with external consultants, and contribute to the development of our junior Planners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small to medium-sized planning projects, overseeing them from start to finish.
• Support senior team members on larger, more complex projects.
• Attend client meetings to understand their requirements and provide professional advice.
• Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with planning regulations.
• Coordinate with external consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Mentor and help train junior Planners, sharing your expertise and knowledge to foster their development.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications and reports.

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of the UK planning system and the workings of local government.
• A minimum of four years' experience in the planning industry.
• MRTPI qualified.
• A full UK driving licence is required for site visits and meetings.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)