Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded (and growing) Consultancy on the hire of an Associate Planner.
Due to continuing growth, our client is looking for a qualified and experienced Town Planner to join their friendly and busy team in Bedford.
As an Associate Planner you will work under the supervision of senior staff but also be given the opportunity to lead on projects and engage in a range of development plan/policy and development management work. This will include, but is not limited to, local plan representations, site promotion, appeals, EiP and public inquiry work.
With excellent stakeholder management skills, you will also be offered a high degree of client interface and the opportunity to attend networking events in order to grow your personal contacts and promote the company. You should be self-motivated and will be excited by the prospect of developing your own client base and making a real contribution to the growth of the business.
Qualifications
I am looking to hear from a qualified Town Planner ideally with appropriate professional experience to take on an Associate Planner role (private or public sector). Candidates should be educated to undergraduate level (2:1 or above) and should also obtained a postgraduate qualification in Planning. You should also be a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). A full driving licence is essential.
Salary and Benefits
Our client offers flexible and competitive salary and benefits including; pension, bonus scheme and private healthcare. Candidates will be considered on a full or part-time basis. The company has adopted a hybrid working approach, with a mix of working from home and 'core days' in the office.
Importantly the company does not have a 'glass ceiling' and offers opportunities for advancement within the Practice to shareholder level! There is also a staff mentoring programme to encourage this and further opportunities for tailored training.
About the company
Our client was formed in 1991 and is one of the largest independent town planning consultancies in the country and has offices in Bedford, Bristol, Nottingham, Rugby, Milton Keynes, London, Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds! The company has many high profile long standing clients for whom they provide bespoke advice on various sites across the country.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Associate Planners ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Matt Fraser on 01792 365 001 or matt.fraser@penguinrecruitment.co.uk