Job Title: Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner Location: Chelmsford, Saffron Walden or Suffolk offices Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and growing planning consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, who are looking to appoint an Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner to join their team. The business works across a diverse range of planning projects and provides strategic planning and development advice to a broad client base, including landowners, developers and private clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who wants greater responsibility, increased client exposure and a genuine route towards partnership. The Role As an Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of planning projects while developing and maintaining strong client relationships. You will be involved in: Managing a varied caseload of planning projects from inception through to determination * Providing strategic planning advice to private clients, landowners and developers * Preparing and submitting planning applications * Leading planning appraisals and development strategies * Preparing planning statements, representations and appeal submissions * Managing planning negotiations with local planning authorities * Attending client meetings and site visits * Building and maintaining strong client relationshipInterested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)