Associate Town Planner - Hybrid, Growth & Benefits

Carrington West; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Planner in Crawley, West Sussex. The role involves leading small to medium planning projects and providing strategic advice to clients. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, preferably MRTPI chartered or working towards it, and experience in a consultancy or local authority setting. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and various benefits including annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Professional membership support

Health and wellbeing package

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline required.
• MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation essential.
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium projects from inception to completion.
• Support senior members of the team on large, complex projects.
• Manage planning applications from inception through to decision.
• Prepare planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day planning advice to clients.
• Undertake site appraisals and development assessments.
• Attend client meetings and liaise with external consultants.
• Support junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Planning policy interpretation

Education

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation

Job description

A planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Planner in Crawley, West Sussex. The role involves leading small to medium planning projects and providing strategic advice to clients. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, preferably MRTPI chartered or working towards it, and experience in a consultancy or local authority setting. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and various benefits including annual leave and a bonus scheme.