Associate Planner / Associate Director

Conrad Consulting are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Town Planner to step in to an exciting Associate / Associate Director role in Sheffield. This esteemed company is among the UK's premier employee-owned, planning-led practices, renowned for delivering bespoke multidisciplinary consultancy to various clients across the development sector.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in delivering high-quality research and analysis across a broad range of planning-related projects, including:

Housing needs and land availability assessments

Five-year housing land supply assessments and appeal support

Demographic and socio-economic analysis

Employment land studies and economic impact assessments

Infrastructure delivery planning and sustainability appraisals

Green Belt reviews and strategic site promotion

Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan preparation

Specialist housing studies (e.g. affordable housing, older persons housing, HMOs)

You will also contribute to planning appeals, Local Plan examinations, and wider strategic planning debates.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will likely have:

At least 5 years’ experience in town planning or socio-economic research

A strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework

Experience preparing evidence-based reports (e.g. housing need, land supply, site assessments)

Involvement in planning appeals and/or Local Plan examinations (desirable)

Chartered RTPI status (or working towards) preferred

Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills

Good IT skills, including spreadsheets and data analysis tools

You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong numerical and analytical capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

Commercial awareness and client-focused approach

Experience managing or mentoring junior team members (advantageous)

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary (£50,000 – £55,000)

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Structured training and CPD programme

Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear career progression pathway

Working Arrangements

This role offers flexible, hybrid working with a combination of office-based collaboration and home working. Core hours operate within a flexible structure, allowing autonomy while meeting project deadlines.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced planner or analyst looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and growing consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you