Senior / Associate Town Planner

Joshua Robert Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior or Associate Town Planner to manage diverse planning projects. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified or working towards it, with experience in town planning, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and a clear path for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working options

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a town planning role within the private or public sector.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• A desire to grow your career in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of planning projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

We are working with a highly respected planning and development consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Associate Town Planner to join their successful East Midlands team.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established planning practice with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

The Role As a Senior or Associate Planner, you will:

• Manage a variety of planning projects from start to finish
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting documents
• Provide expert planning advice to clients including developers, landowners and local authorities
• Work closely with directors and contribute to business development
• Support and mentor junior team members

What We Are Looking For

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards it)
• Experience in a town planning role within the private or public sector
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• A desire to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking team

What You Get

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A clear route for progression with support from senior leaders
• A wide range of high-quality projects
• A positive and professional working environment