Associate Town Planner

FutureGen Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Bonus

Job summary

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner in Leeds to support growth and take a leading role on complex projects within an independent planning consultancy. The role offers a salary of £49,000–£62,000 plus bonus, with a hybrid working arrangement, healthcare and enhanced pension, and clear progression toward Associate Director.

You will prepare planning appraisals, manage applications and coordinate inputs while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Must have consultancy experience and ability to lead applications.
• Able to explain planning issues in clear language.
• Values long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Lead applications

Client relationships

Organised

Dependable

Job description

Associate Town Planner

Leeds | £49,000–£62,000 plus bonus

Overview

Our client is an independent planning consultancy with a national office network and a strong pipeline of work. It is now seeking a Associate Town Planner in Leeds to support continued growth and take a leading role on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

Qualifications

Mr TPI; consultancy experience; ability to lead applications and maintain client relationships. You should also be organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues in straightforward language. The business is interested in people who value good advice and long-term client relationships rather than unnecessary internal politics.

Package and Working Arrangements

The salary is £49,000–£62,000 plus bonus. The wider package includes bonus, healthcare, enhanced pension, hybrid working and progression to Associate Director. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process.

Contact

Shaun Lewis
Director | FutureGen Recruitment
[e-mail]
07789 371470