Associate Planner – York
Location: York
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Planning Consultancy
The Opportunity
We are working with an established and growing planning consultancy in York who are looking to appoint an Associate Planner to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, taking greater responsibility for projects and client relationships while playing an active role in the continued growth of the wider planning team.
The role offers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of development projects, providing strategic planning advice and managing projects from inception through to determination.
The Role
As an Associate Planner, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and other planning submissions.
- Providing high-quality planning advice to private and public-sector clients.
- Preparing Planning Statements, planning appraisals and other supporting documentation.
- Undertaking detailed research into planning policy, legislation and local planning frameworks.
- Liaising confidently with local planning authorities, consultees, consultants and other stakeholders.
- Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout projects.
- Providing guidance and support to more junior members of the planning team.
- Supporting Directors and senior colleagues on larger and more complex instructions.
- Identifying new opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
- Attending client, stakeholder and project meetings as required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant national and local planning policy.
- Demonstrable experience managing planning applications and projects.
- Excellent report-writing, research and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients and planning authorities.
- The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
- A commercially minded approach and an understanding of the importance of developing client relationships.
- The confidence to take ownership of projects while working collaboratively within a wider team.
- MRTPI status or a clear commitment towards achieving Chartered status would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of planning projects.
- Clear progression towards Senior Associate and Director-level positions.
- Support with professional development and RTPI membership where applicable.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful planning consultancy in York.
If you're an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking for an Associate-level opportunity in York or the wider Yorkshire market, we'd be keen to hear from you.