Associate Town Planner
Location: London
Hours: Full-time (flexible working options considered)
We are working in partnership with a well-established urban planning consultancy to recruit an Associate Town Planner on a permanent basis.
This opportunity would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career, working across a broad range of UK planning projects within a growing, employee-owned consultancy known for developing talent and offering long-term progression.
The Role
You will work closely with senior leadership and a team of chartered planners, supporting and leading on a diverse portfolio of planning and development projects.
·Involvement in a wide mix of UK-focused planning work, including policy and development
·Exposure to master planning projects, including Homes England schemes
·Work on land promotion for private developers
·Opportunity to contribute to regeneration and strategic planning projects
·Play a key role in business development and supporting team growth
·Associate role will partially cover a maternity leave period starting in September, with scope for longer-term progression
·Collaborative, office-based working environment in London
 
About You
Associate level:
·Strong background in consultancy or developer-side planning
·Proven experience delivering planning applications and strategic projects
·Commercial awareness with the ability to support and drive business development
·Experience managing client relationships and contributing to team growth
·MRTPI (or working towards) is beneficial but not essential
·Adaptable, proactive, and commercially minded
 
Salary and Benefits
·Associate: £50,000 - £60,000+ (depending on experience)
·Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure
·Tax-free bonus scheme
·Salary sacrifice pension scheme
·Clear progression and structured career development
·Opportunity to work on high-profile UK planning and regeneration projects
 
Additional Information
The interview process consists of two stages: an initial Teams interview followed by a face-to-face meeting.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy working on high-profile UK projects, offering strong support, varied project exposure, and genuine long-term career prospects.
Apply today with your CV or contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.