Senior / Associate Town Planner

AndersElite; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning and design practice in Bath is seeking a Senior / Associate Planner to lead various projects. The role involves managing planning applications and providing strategic advice while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have MRTPI qualifications and experience in residential and heritage planning. Competitive salary with a hybrid working arrangement and a supportive culture are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Professional subscriptions supported

Employer Supported Volunteering Leave

Supportive culture with clear progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the private sector with developers or design-led consultancies.
• Strong understanding of residential, mixed-use, and heritage-led planning.
• Knowledge of UK planning policy and development management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications and appeals for various projects.
• Provide strategic planning advice to landowners and developers.
• Prepare high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client management

Strategic planning

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

Anderselite are working with a respected multi-disciplinary planning and design practice looking to appoint a Senior / Associate Planner to their expanding Bath team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner with strong experience across residential, mixed-use, and heritage-led developments, ideally with exposure to developer clients and high-end, one-off homes.

Role

You’ll play a key role within an established planning team, working on a variety of high-quality development projects—ranging from small bespoke schemes through to strategic mixed‑use and regeneration sites. The role offers autonomy, client exposure, and the opportunity to shape projects from concept through to delivery.

You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues in architecture, heritage, and urban design, while maintaining a hands‑on approach to planning strategy, submissions, and client management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals for residential, mixed‑use, and heritage projects.
• Provide clear, strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, and design teams.
• Prepare high‑quality planning statements, design and access statements, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and pre‑application submissions.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and coordinate inputs from multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the planning service.

Requirements

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in the private sector, ideally working with developers or design‑led consultancies.
• Strong understanding of residential, mixed‑use, and heritage‑led planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and client‑facing ability.
• Knowledge of UK planning policy, development management, and design principles.
• Comfortable balancing detailed planning work with broader strategic advice.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and tailored benefits package.
• 23 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, Health Cash Plan, and Life Assurance.
• Professional subscriptions supported.
• Employer Supported Volunteering Leave.
• Supportive culture with clear progression and structured CPD.
• Hybrid working and scenic, collaborative Bath studio environment.

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Job Info

Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner

Company: AndersElite

Location: Bath, Somerset

Competitive

Sector: Consulting

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time