Associate Planner

ZipRecruiter; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Planner to join their growing consultancy in Leatherhead. This role offers a clear career progression pathway, the chance to lead a team, and a focus on impactful utility and infrastructure projects. With a competitive salary of up to £73,500 and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options, this position is ideal for professionals eager to make a difference in supporting the UK's Net Zero targets. Join a firm known for its innovative solutions and commitment to career development, and contribute to significant projects in the energy, water, and transport sectors.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays

Healthcare membership scheme

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Chartered MRTPI and experience in consultancy or local authority required.
• Strong knowledge of utilities and infrastructure projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver environmental planning services.
• Oversee feasibility assessments and project coordination.
• Engage with clients and ensure team performance meets requirements.

Skills

Chartered MRTPI

Client-facing experience

Project ownership experience

Knowledge of GIS systems

Experience in utilities or infrastructure projects

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

Associate Planner Job in Leatherhead, Surrey

Associate Town Planner or Principal Town Planner job available with a growing consultancy focused on the utilities and infrastructure sectors. The role provides a clear progression pathway, with the opportunity to lead and develop a team in the East of England (based in Norfolk, Oxford, or Surrey). It offers a salary of up to £73,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package and generous hybrid working options.

Hunter Dunning has an exclusive partnership with a consultancy that specialises in land and property services, playing an integral role in significant infrastructure and utility projects across the UK. They offer expert assistance in land acquisition, surveying, and project consenting, driving key developments in energy, water, and transport. Known for their innovative solutions and commitment to career progression, they present a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to impactful projects, with a particular focus on supporting the UK's Net Zero targets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a small team of planners to deliver environmental planning services
• Oversee feasibility assessments, screening, planning, and project coordination
• Provide advice on technical related reports and planning applications
• Business development and stakeholder engagement, including technical specialists and local authority planning offices
• Liaise with clients directly and oversee team performance to meet the client's requirements
• Stay up to date with the relevant legal, regulatory, contractual, and organisational policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Chartered MRTPI
• Proven experience working within a consultancy, local authority or real estate firm
• Experience with utilities or infrastructure projects is highly desirable
• Client-facing and project ownership experience
• Good knowledge of GIS systems
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you get back

• Salary of £60,000 - £73,500 (depending on experience and level)
• Discretionary bonus scheme (paid out consistently for the last 11 years)
• 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
• Healthcare membership scheme (gym, healthcare, and more)
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social events throughout the year, and much more.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.