Planner to Associate Director

Planner – Associate Director

FutureGen Recruitment is currently supporting a growing planning consultancy in Suffolk that is looking to appoint an experienced Planner through to Associate Director level professional to join their expanding team.

Due to a significant increase in the volume of new planning work — ranging from smaller local schemes through to larger and more complex developments — the practice is continuing to grow. The business has also recently expanded its service offering to include appeals and specialist expert witness work, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to join at an important stage in its development.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects while playing a key role in supporting the continued growth of a respected independent planning practice.

The Opportunity

This position would suit a proactive and energetic planner who enjoys working across a wide variety of projects and is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The role is flexible in terms of seniority, with opportunities available from Planner through to Associate Director level, depending on experience and expertise.

Requirements

To be considered, candidates should ideally demonstrate:

• 5+ years’ planning experience within either the public or private sector
  

• Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartership)
  

• Strong knowledge of planning policy and development management processes
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• A proactive mindset and ability to work effectively within a team
  

Candidates who bring additional complementary skills or specialist expertise that could enhance the wider practice will also be highly valued.

Key Details

Why This Role?

For planners looking to join a growing consultancy where they can have genuine impact, this opportunity offers the chance to work across a varied project portfolio while contributing to the next phase of the business.

The successful candidate will be someone who brings enthusiasm for planning, initiative and a collaborative team spirit.

Confidential Enquiries

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