Job Title: Senior Associate Planner Location: HertfordshirePenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Associate Planner to lead their Hertfordshire team.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Planner with a strong commercial mindset to take a leadership role within a growing and highly regarded planning practice. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Hertfordshire office.The Role: As Senior Associate, you will lead a team of planners, oversee complex planning projects, and work closely with clients across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, energy and heritage. This role offers genuine scope for progression, profile-building, and strategic influence within the business.Key Responsibilities:Leading and managing the Hertfordshire planning teamManaging planning projects from inception to completionPreparing planning appraisals, applications, and appealsDeveloping and maintaining strong client relationshipsIdentifying and delivering business development opportunitiesContributing to wider business strategy and growthAbout You:Chartered Planner and RTPI MemberBroad experience across planning consultancy and developmentProven leadership capability and commercial awarenessStrong communication and client management skillsFull UK driving ..... full job details .....