Associate Town Planner / Associate Partner

Overview

In this role you drive strategic planning advice and manage a varied portfolio of projects for a leading planning consultancy. You will work closely with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders, shaping planning outcomes and contributing to business growth. The position combines senior responsibility with ongoing professional development in a collaborative environment, offering strong exposure to client work and career progression.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent long-term career progression
• Senior-level responsibility and client exposure
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Diverse portfolio of planning projects
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth
• Professional development and ongoing training

Responsibilities

• manage a range of planning instructions
• provide strategic planning advice to clients
• collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders
• contribute to business development and growth of the team
• take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects

Key requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
• strong experience in a UK planning consultancy
• comprehensive knowledge of the UK planning system
• proven experience managing planning applications and projects
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• ability to manage client relationships and provide commercially focused planning advice
• excellent organisational and project management skills
• experience at Senior Planner/Associate level is advantageous
• proactive approach to business development and team leadership

• strong communication (written and verbal)
• client relationship management
• proactive leadership
• MRTPI status
• knowledge of the UK planning system
• planning project management

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