Job Title: Senior / Associate PlannerLocation: BristolPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning and consultancy practice with the appointment of a Senior / Associate Planner to join their growing infrastructure team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to work on a range of major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK, working alongside specialists across environmental planning, sustainability, land and compulsory purchase.The successful candidate will have strong experience within infrastructure planning and a good understanding of the Planning Act 2008 and Development Consent Order (DCO) process. You will play a key role in delivering projects from inception through to completion, whilst also having the opportunity to develop client relationships, support business development and mentor more junior members of the team.The Role:Lead and manage major infrastructure planning projects through the NSIP and DCO processPrepare planning statements, reports and supporting planning documentationLiaise with clients, local authorities, stakeholders and statutory consulteesProvide planning advice across a range of major infrastructure and energy projectsSupport business development and contribute towards the continued growth of the infrastructure planning teamBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsMentor and support junior members of the teamEnsure projects are delivered in line with planning legislation, policy and ..... full job details .....