Associate Town Planner

Carrington West; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join their forward-thinking team in Ashby. The role offers a hybrid working model and involves managing your own caseload, preparing planning applications, and collaborating with a diverse range of clients and professionals. This position promises competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous car allowance

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation.
• Proactive and organized, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing and prioritising your own caseload.
• Preparing and managing planning applications.
• Building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in town planning

Knowledge of planning legislation

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

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

What We Offer
·Competitive salary starting at £40,000+ per annum.
·Generous car allowance
·A flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
·Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
·A supportive and collaborative working environment focused on excellence.
The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application.

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. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 56030