Senior Planner / Associate Planner — Hybrid, High-Profile Projects

Carrington West; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Professional subscriptions paid

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their growing planning team in Tunbridge Wells. You will work with clients and consultants to deliver planning solutions from site appraisal through to applications, appeals and conditions.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-profile projects, and clear progression to Chartered status with RTPI membership support. Applicants should have planning experience, qualifications, and strong report writing and deadlines

Qualifications

• Experience in planning consultancy or local government.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on development potential and planning strategies.
• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Provide planning policy guidance and technical support.
• Draft representations for Local Plan consultations and examinations.
• Identify strategic land and development opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Client liaison

Deadline management

Education

Planning qualification

RTPI membership / Chartered status in progress

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Planner / Associate Planner to join their growing planning team in Tunbridge Wells. You will work with clients and consultants to deliver planning solutions from site appraisal through to applications, appeals and conditions.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-profile projects, and clear progression to Chartered status with RTPI membership support. Applicants should have planning experience, qualifications, and strong report writing and deadlines