Associate Planner | Associate Director – Town Planning

Job Title:
Associate Planner | Associate Director – Town Planning

Location:
Glasgow

Salary: £60,000 – £85,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international multidisciplinary consultancy who work on large scale infrastructure, development and environmental projects across the UK. They are on the lookout for an experienced Associate Planner who is looking to progress to an Associate Director level and lead a range of complex projects for their Glasgow office.

Benefits for the role Associate Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Associate Planner:

• Leading and managing a variety of planning projects, from initial feasibility through to planning consent and delivery
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, managing and coordinating planning applications and supporting documentation
• Working on major infrastructure and development projects, including energy, transport, water and regeneration schemes
• Advising on planning policy, development strategy and statutory planning processes
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental consultants, engineers and technical specialists
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted planning advisor
• Supporting business development activities, including bid preparation, tender submissions and identifying new opportunities
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team, helping to develop their technical capabilities and professional careers

Requirements for the role of Associate Planner:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or be working towards chartership
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, multidisciplinary consultancy or relevant public sector environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, legislation and planning policy
• Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice
• Exposure to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and associated consenting processes
• An understanding of major infrastructure consenting, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships
• A proactive approach to business development and identifying opportunities for growth

This is a permanent role