Job Description
Job Title: Associate Town Planner
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Location: Bristol
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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their growing planning team.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects, develop key client relationships and progress towards a senior leadership position.
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The Role
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Working closely with Partners and senior members of the planning team, you will take responsibility for the ongoing management and delivery of a varied portfolio of planning projects.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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- Managing planning projects from inception through to completion, ensuring client requirements and deadlines are metn • Providing high-quality planning advice and maintaining strong technical knowledge across the planning sectorn • Managing project programmes, fees, invoicing, WIP and debtorsn • Preparing project plans, fee agreements and high-quality written reportsn • Supporting business development, work winning and marketing activityn • Developing and maintaining strong client relationshipsn • Representing clients at public meetings where requiredn • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning teamn • Managing staff development, including timesheets, CPD, training and annual leaven • Quality controlling project outputs in line with established QA proceduresn • Working collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary professional services environmentn • Contributing to the wider strategic development and growth of the planning business
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The Candidate
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We’re looking for a commercially minded and ambitious Chartered Town Planner who is ready to take on greater responsibility and progress towards senior leadership.
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You’ll ideally have:
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- Chartered membership of the RTPIn • Strong experience within planning consultancy or a similar professional environmentn • Proven experience managing planning projects and client relationshipsn • Strong technical planning knowledgen • Excellent report writing and communication skillsn • A commercially focused and entrepreneurial approachn • The confidence to build and nurture long-term client relationshipsn • Strong leadership and mentoring skillsn • A strategic approach to problem solvingn • A genuine ambition to progress your career and contribute to business growth
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The Package
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- Competitive salaryn • Performance-related bonusn • Flexible and hybrid workingn • 32 days annual leave, excluding bank holidaysn • Birthday leave and dedicated wellbeing dayn • Private healthcaren • Medicash cashback schemen • 50% gym membership contributionn • Cycle to work schemen • Life assurancen • Enhanced maternity and paternity leaven • RTPI membership supportn • Structured CPD and professional developmentn • Clear career progression and leadership opportunities
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Why This Opportunity?
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This role offers more than simply project delivery. You’ll have the autonomy to manage clients and projects, influence strategic decision-making and play a key role in the continued growth of the planning team.
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With access to a wider multi-disciplinary network and the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects, this is a strong opportunity for a Chartered Planner who wants to move towards senior leadership while continuing to develop their technical and commercial expertise.
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Interested?
n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
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