Planner - Associate Planner Independent Planning Consultancy - West Sussex Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Working pattern: 4 days per week in the office / Hybrid Working Carrington West is working with a well-regarded independent planning consultancy in West Sussex to appoint a Planner - Associate Planner as part of their continued growth. The Opportunity Our client provides clear, commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes across a wide range of developments. Their team draws on extensive experience across both the public and private sectors, enabling them to guide projects smoothly through the planning system from early feasibility through to determination. This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of small, medium and high-profile schemes, providing excellent exposure and long-term career progression within a supportive consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities Lead small to medium projects from inception to completion Support senior members of the team on large, complex projects Manage planning applications from inception through to decision Prepare planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation Provide strategic and day-to-day planning advice to clients Undertake site appraisals and development assessments Attend client meetings and liaise with external consultants and multi-disciplinary project teams Support junior team memb