Associate Planner

Location: Central London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Planner to join a highly respected and design -led planning consultancy based in Central London. This role offers the chance to work on a range of high -quality and often complex development projects, within a collaborative and forward -thinking environment.

This position would suit an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up, or an existing Associate looking to take on greater responsibility within a well -established consultancy.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with clients, design teams, and stakeholders.

Projects are typically high -profile and design -focused, spanning sectors such as:

• Residential and mixed -use developments
  
• Urban regeneration schemes
  
• Commercial and office projects
  
• Heritage and design -led developments
  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading planning applications from initial instruction through to determination
  
• Providing strategic and commercially focused planning advice
  
• Preparing high -quality planning statements, reports and submissions
  
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
  
• Supporting business development and contributing to new opportunities
  
• Collaborating with architects and multidisciplinary teams
  
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners
  

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• MRTPI Chartered status (essential)
  
• Strong experience within a private planning consultancy environment
  
• A solid track record of managing planning applications and projects
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong commercial awareness and client -facing ability
  
• A proactive and solutions -focused approach
  

This role is particularly well suited to someone at Senior Planner level looking to step up into an Associate position.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  
• Performance -related bonus
  
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  
• Opportunity to work on high -profile, design -led projects
  
• Clear progression within a respected and growing consultancy
  
• Supportive, collaborative and creative working environment
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your planning career within a consultancy known for delivering high -quality, thoughtful planning solutions.

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