Job Description
Job Title: Associate Planner
Location: Birmingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for an Associate Planner to join their Birmingham team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Associate Planner to work at the forefront of major infrastructure and development projects across the UK. The successful candidate will join one of the country's leading planning consultancies, contributing to nationally significant schemes across transport, energy, water, environmental, and regeneration sectors within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
THE ROLE
As an Associate Planner, you will take a leading role in the delivery of complex planning and infrastructure projects across a range of sectors and markets.
You will act as Planning Lead on multidisciplinary schemes, oversee project delivery, support business development initiatives, and mentor junior team members, continuing to develop your career as an Associate Planner within a globally respected consultancy environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting as Planning Lead across major infrastructure and development projects
Managing multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing project delivery
Preparing and reviewing planning strategies, reports, and supporting documentation
Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses
Providing strategic planning and consenting advice to clients
Working collaboratively with environmental, engineering, and design teams
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the planning team
Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth opportunities
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified preferred
Strong experience within a planning consultancy or infrastructure environment
Experience acting in a project management or project lead capacity
Strong understanding of Strategic Planning and Planning Policy
Experience with EIA processes and major infrastructure consenting regimes
Knowledge of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent applications desirable
Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
Demonstrable experience supporting business development and work winning activities
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
Flexible and collaborative working environment
Clear progression opportunities within a global consultancy
Exposure to multidisciplinary UK and international projects
Ongoing professional development and career support
Opportunity to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and Net Zero initiatives
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)