Planner/Senior Planner/Principal Planner

Planner
Location: Hitchin
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well respected planning consultancy, with a strong client base across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The team is now looking to recruit a Planner to join their expanding Hitchin office.
The Role
As a Planner, you will:
Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, appeals, and supporting documents.
Undertake site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews.
Provide professional advice to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Engage with local planning authorities and third-party consultants.
Support senior staff on larger projects while taking responsibility for your own casework.
About You
RTPI-accredited degree or relevant planning qualification.
Around 1-3 years'' post-graduate experience in planning (consultancy or local authority).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisation and time management abilities.
Ambition to continue progressing your planning career, working towards or holding MRTPI status.
What''s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Excellent career progression opportunities with RTPI support if required.
Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Planner in the early stages of their career to join a successful and growing consultancy where you''ll be supported to reach your full potential.
For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.