Associate Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Associate Town Planner to join their innovative team. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to engage in high-impact projects. You will manage your own caseload, prepare site strategies, and deliver bespoke advice to clients while building strong relationships with stakeholders. The company promotes a supportive environment focused on professional development and work-life balance. If you are passionate about town planning and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Flexible Working Model

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Working Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex town planning projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and deliver high-quality work to meet client expectations.
• Prepare and manage planning applications with detailed reports.

Skills

Town Planning

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Associate Town Planner
Location: Ashby
Hybrid Working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000+ per annum
Car Allowance

Are you a driven and experienced Town Planner looking to elevate your career? We are seeking an Associate Town Planner to join a forward-thinking team that offers hybrid work and the opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing and prioritising your own caseload while delivering high-quality work to meet client expectations.
2. Preparing initial site reviews and crafting site-specific strategies tailored to project goals.
3. Delivering bespoke advice to clients across diverse projects.
4. Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications, supported by detailed reports.
5. Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary professionals, including architects, landscape, highways, drainage, and ecology consultants.
6. Engaging positively with Planning Officers, Councillors, statutory bodies, and the public.
7. Leading project meetings and negotiations to secure the best outcomes for clients.
8. Supporting team members with advice, shared workloads, and collaborative project work.
9. Managing budgets, time recording, and invoicing to ensure efficient project delivery.

Requirements

1. Demonstrated experience in town planning, with a proven ability to manage complex projects.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
3. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
4. A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary starting at £40,000+ per annum.
2. Generous car allowance.
3. A flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
4. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
5. A supportive and collaborative working environment focused on excellence.

This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for.