Associate Town Planner

In this role you will join an established private planning consultancy to lead varied planning projects across the UK. You will work closely with clients and internal colleagues to support growth and deliver outcomes. The position offers hybrid working and a long-term career path within a reputable firm with 40 years of experience. You will shape planning solutions by leveraging broad sector exposure and strong communication. This is a practical, senior-level opportunity to make a measurable impact while advancing in a well-established environment.

• Hybrid working - typically 3 days per week in the office
• Company car / car benefit
• Generous annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Pension

• Manage and deliver planning projects across a broad range of sectors
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to progress applications
• Drive project outcomes and meet deadlines
• Contribute to business growth and cross-team collaboration
• Provide clear written and verbal communications to clients and colleagues
• Support senior leadership in governance and client relationship management

• MRTPI qualified
• Experience in a private planning consultancy
• Experience at Senior, Principal or Associate level
• Broad understanding of the UK planning system
• Confident in managing projects, clients and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and career development mindset

• communication
• stakeholder management
• client management
• commercial awareness
• MRTPI
• broad understanding of UK planning system