Job Title: Associate Town PlannerLocation: Maidstone, KentPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their expanding team.This is an excellent opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner with 5+ years'' experience who is ready to take greater ownership of projects and play a key role within a multidisciplinary consultancy.You''ll be responsible for leading medium-sized projects from inception through to completion, while working alongside Directors on larger and more complex schemes.The RoleAs an Associate Town Planner, your responsibilities will include: Leading medium-sized planning projects from inception through to completion Managing project programmes, client expectations and key project deliverables Supporting Directors on large-scale and complex planning projects Attending client meetings and providing professional planning advice Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees and external consultants Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver successful projects Preparing and reviewing planning applications, reports, appeals and supporting documentation Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships Contributing to the continued growth and development of the planning team Supporting the delivery of high-quality planning solutions ..... full job details .....