Associate Town Planner

FutureGen Recruitment; Lewes; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Subscriptions

Job summary

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner in Lewes to work on residential, rural, commercial and heritage projects across Sussex. You will lead or support instructions from appraisal to determination, with responsibilities including planning appraisals, managing applications and coordinating inputs.

The role offers visible responsibility with support from experienced colleagues, a salary of £49,000–£61,000, flexible working, a pension and other benefits, with a route to

Qualifications

• MRTPI membership indicates chartered status and expertise in planning

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.

Education

MRtpi

Job description

Associate Town Planner

Lewes | £49,000–£61,000

Why this move could make sense

The position offers the chance to take a senior client-facing role in an independent consultancy with a strong local reputation. It is suited to someone who wants visible responsibility without losing the support of experienced colleagues.

The role

You will work across residential, rural, commercial, tourism and heritage projects across Sussex. Depending on seniority, you will lead or support instructions from initial appraisal to determination and beyond.

• 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.

About you

Mrtpi; broad application and appeal experience; practical understanding of the sussex market. 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–£61,000. The wider package includes flexible working, bonus, pension, subscriptions and route to Associate Director. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process.

To apply or discuss the role confidentially, contact:

Shaun Lewis
Director | FutureGen Recruitment

[e-mail]
07789 371470