Senior Planner / Principal Planner / Associate

Ampa Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning firm in Nottingham seeks a Senior/Principal/Associate Planner to lead and manage diverse projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop planning strategies and engage with various stakeholders while working on significant urban development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have prior planning experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills. The company provides a supportive environment and embraces hybrid working, aiming for 2-3 days in the Nottingham office each week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Payment of relevant subscriptions

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Planning role, ideally from local government or consultancy.
• An understanding of the planning process and systems.
• Drive, commitment, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of planning strategies.
• Manage planning applications and appeals.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on planning matters.
• Draft Planning Statements and Appraisals.
• Monitor legislative changes and best practices.

Skills

Planning experience

Excellent writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Relevant Planning qualification or working towards one

Membership of RTPI or working towards membership

Job description

Senior Planner / Principal Planner / Associate

Department: Marrons - Marrons - Planning - Planning - 2401

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nottingham

Reporting To: Andy Gore

Description

Marrons’ Nottingham office is looking for Senior/Principal/Associate Planners to join their team. These exciting opportunities offer the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, from urban regeneration schemes to strategic planning initiatives, while collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and fellow professionals to achieve successful outcomes.

We have big growth plans and are looking for dynamic people with the enthusiasm and energy to join us.

We can offer you:

• A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions
• A culture of trust, empowerment and a supportive environment to develop professionally
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including identifying new development opportunities and delivering major residential and mixed-use urban extensions across the UK

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of planning strategies and policies to support sustainable growth and development across the UK.
• Managing planning applications, appeals, and consultations in accordance with relevant policy, legislation and best practices.
• Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, and impact assessments to inform decision‑making processes.
• Engaging with local communities, businesses, and government agencies to foster positive relationships and address planning‑related issues.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on planning matters to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Drafting Planning Statements, Planning Appraisals and Statements of Case in support of planning applications and planning appeals.
• Monitoring legislative changes, emerging trends, and best practices in planning and urban planning to inform decision‑making and strategy development.

You will need:

• previous experience in a Planning role (ideally from within local government, consultancy or development industry)
• a relevant Planning qualification (or working towards one)
• membership of RTPI or working towards membership
• an understanding of the planning process and systems
• excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy
• excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner
• ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently
• drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.

This hybrid role is East Midlands based, ideally we are looking for someone to be in the Nottingham office 2-3 days per week.

Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Marrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.