Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Planning Consultancy in Preston with the hire of an Associate Planner.

Our client offers advice and guidance to clients from all sectors of the development industry - private landowners, local businesses, developers, public sector bodies as well as professional advisers to the property sector, such as solicitors, architects, accountants, and other property professionals.

Your Role

Supporting the team's diverse project base, the Associate Planner will be responsible for all stages of planning work, from the preparation and submission of fee proposals, initial appraisals, to the preparation and submission of applications (of all types), planning appeals and planning inquiries, to include dealing with planning enquiries and/or planning policy advice.

As a commercially minded individual you will be supported in developing your own client base and taking the lead on projects with budgetary accountability.

Requirements To Apply

-You will need to be a Chartered Member of the RTPI or working towards chartership.

-Have strong planning experience at Associate Planner or Principal Planner level (private sector experience advantageous).

-You will be technically sound and have up to date knowledge of UK planning methods, legislation, procedures, and standards.

-You will be capable of assisting with the management of a varied workload and be confident taking on the responsibility for the day-to-day management of concurrently running projects.

-Be able to demonstrate the ability to work under your own initiative to meet our client's expectations .

-Assist in the expansion of the business through fee earning.

-Have excellent communication skills, allowing you to work effectively with multi-skilled teams internally and externally.

Why Apply?

Our client will invest in you and provide ongoing CPD through a structured training programme to help you achieve your career goals and reach your full potential.

The position is full-time, with flexible working options, working a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

On offer is a competitive salary (reviewed annually). Your professional fees will be paid by the Company annually. You will have access to the Company's Private Health Care scheme. Membership of the Company pension scheme with 5% company contribution.

To Apply

If you would like to join a successful and supportive consultancy and work alongside experienced Directors on a range of applications then this is the role for you!

To register your interest in this role, please click 'apply' below. For more information on this role or others in the North West please contact me on (phone number removed) or (url removed)