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Associate Planner Location: Nottinghamshire Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a unique, nationwide disciplinary in their search for an Associate Planner. The group are experts at handling the complexities of the planning system and can assist on a broad range of planning expertise whether relating to residential, commercial or anything in between. They can assess site feasibility all the way through to negotiating a planning permission. Candidates are required to have: 10 years' minimum professional experience working for a private consultancy or equivalent Hold a valid UK Driving Licence Urban Design and master planning understanding would be beneficial Whilst not necessary, the potential to bring along new clients or contacts may be useful What does the role involve? Strengthening the planning team and be a more experienced lead on more complex planning proposals. Lend support and reviewing capacity to the wider team including in their mentoring and development and lead a group of employees on major projects. Contributing towards business development and wider company objectives. Project management of planning applications along with the submission of applications. Business development and attendance at networking events Line managerial responsibilities of planners from Graduate to Principal level Negotiation with developers, planning officers, and other professionals S106 and legal agreement negotiations Completion of professional reports accompanying planning applications Management of more complex application processes including EIA and Local Plan Examinations Management of appeal processes, written representations and hearings Preparation of fee proposals and tender bids Research of latest case law Business development and networking An up to date understanding of planning policy and legislation Budgeting, financial management and billing of projects An understanding of skills in other sectors within the built/natural environments What does the role offer? Competitive market rate of pay Potential flexibility in core work hours and working locations Minimum of 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Health Insurance Company Pension Scheme Payment of one professional membership, others considered on merit Discretionary leave days over the Christmas & New Year Period Potential performance bonus If this Associate Planner role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland on (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss further