Assistant Planner Planner

Assistant Planner / Planner Location: Stevenage Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and well-established planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing team.This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, working with a long-standing and loyal client base. With a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and excellent staff retention, they offer a fantastic environment for planners looking to grow and progress.The RoleThe successful candidate will work on a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:Assisting senior team members with planning applications of varying scales and complexityPreparing and contributing to Local Plan representationsConducting site appraisalsSupporting appeal workEngaging with clients and helping maintain excellent working relationshipsThis role is ideal for someone seeking a clear progression path, increasing autonomy, and the chance to develop quickly within a supportive, professional team.About You2+ years of planning experience (private or public sector)Strong communication and report-writing skillsAbility to manage workloads and work collaborativelyA proactive and motivated approach to professional developmentWhat''s on OfferCompetitive salaryCompany pension schemePerformance-related bonusExcellent opportunities for progressionSupportive team culture with strong ..... full job details .....