Assistant Planner / Planner Location: StevenagePenguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice with the appointment of an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing town planning team in Stevenage.The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for an early-career planner to join a supportive and experienced team working across a wide range of planning projects and sectors. The role offers exposure to varied work, an established client base and clear opportunities for career progression as experience develops.The RoleThe successful candidate will support senior members of the planning team and gain hands-on experience across the planning process. Key responsibilities include:Assisting with the preparation and coordination of planning applicationsSupporting projects of varying scale and complexity across multiple sectorsAssisting with Local Plan representations and consultationsUndertaking site appraisals and planning researchSupporting appeal work and related submissionsLiaising with clients, local authorities and external consultants as requiredAs experience grows, the role will offer increasing autonomy and responsibility, supported by a collaborative team structure.About YouThis position will suit a motivated and capable planner looking to build on an existing foundation in consultancy or local authority planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:A minimum of 2 years'' experience in a ..... full job details .....