Job Title: Associate Planner Location: Ashby de-la Zouche Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in the search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a respected and driven team delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide-ranging project portfolio.The RoleYou will be part of a specialist planning team working closely with colleagues across a large national consultancy to identify cross-sector opportunities and build strong client relationships. The role offers a varied and engaging workload across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects.Responsibilities will include leading and supporting a mix of planning projects, site promotion work, appraisals, and planning applications, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues.This is a full-time role based on a 37.5-hour week, with flexible hybrid working available.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging and prioritising your own project caseloadDelivering high-quality planning advice and client serviceMentoring junior team members, including APC supportPreparing site appraisals and site-specific planning strategiesProducing reports and submitting planning applicationsPreparing site submissions and representationsCoordinating with technical consultants (architecture, highways, landscape, ..... full job details .....