Associate Town Planner - Stevenage

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid/Flexible Working
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an accomplished planning professional with the confidence to lead projects and provide trusted advice? A respected independent architecture and planning practice - known for delivering high-quality, client-focused planning and design services across a broad range of sectors - is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join their Stevenage team.

About the Role

In this senior position, you will take responsibility for managing planning workstreams from feasibility and strategy through to submission, negotiation and delivery. You''ll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive planning outcomes, while helping to grow the consultancy''s planning offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a close-knit practice with strong local roots and a varied project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, supporting statements and technical reports
• Provide strategic planning advice and interpret planning policy to support development objectives
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentor and support junior planners and contribute to team development
• Support business development activities and contribute to growth initiatives

About You

• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent
• Proven track record in planning consultancy (or mixed private/public sector experience)
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and the planning application process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing ability
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to manage complex planning projects independently
• Experience engaging with local authorities and stakeholders to drive planning outcomes

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to operate at a senior level within a versatile and collegial practice that combines architecture and planning expertise. The successful candidate will enjoy exposure to a wide range of project types - from feasibility and master planning through to detailed applications - while working within a supportive, collaborative team environment.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible / hybrid working support
• Professional development and chartership progression opportunities
• Varied and interesting planning project work
• A supportive team culture with strong client relationships

Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed).