Associate Town Planner

Associate Town Planner

Brighton and Hove | £50,000–£62,000

A collaborative planning and design consultancy is seeking a Associate Town Planner for its Brighton and Hove office. The team handles a mix of development projects across Sussex and the wider South East.

The projects

The team is currently advising on residential, mixed-use, coastal regeneration, hospitality and heritage-sensitive schemes. Projects range from early feasibility and site appraisal through to applications, negotiation, appeals and delivery advice.

Your part in them

You will work across residential, mixed-use, coastal regeneration, hospitality and heritage-sensitive schemes. Depending on seniority, you will lead or support instructions from initial appraisal to determination and beyond.

Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.

Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.

Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.

Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.

Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.

Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

About you

Mrtpi; consultancy experience; confident with complex applications and design-led project teams. You should also be organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues in straightforward language. The business is interested in people who value good advice and long-term client relationships rather than unnecessary internal politics.

Package and working arrangements

The salary is £50,000–£62,000. The wider package includes hybrid working, bonus, pension, healthcare and progression to Associate Director. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process.

To apply or discuss the role confidentially, contact:

Shaun Lewis

Director | FutureGen Recruitment

[email protected]

07789 371470