York Associate Town Planner (Chartered MRTPI) – Hybrid

Energy Jobline ZR; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an Associate Town Planner to join the York team, handling a diverse portfolio of commercial planning projects and delivering strategic planning advice from inception to completion.

We seek a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with strong commercial experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff, in a flexible hybrid role with regular client liaison.

Qualifications

• Chartered Town Planner with strong understanding of the UK planning system.
• Experience in a consultancy environment and managing client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Proactive approach to career development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of commercial planning projects.
• Providing high-quality planning advice to clients.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Undertaking planning research and preparing appraisals.
• Mentoring more junior team members.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining client relationships.
• Representing clients at meetings with planning authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Independent working

Business development

Education

MRTPI / Chartered Town Planner status

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting an Associate Town Planner to join the York team, handling a diverse portfolio of commercial planning projects and delivering strategic planning advice from inception to completion.

We seek a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with strong commercial experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff, in a flexible hybrid role with regular client liaison.