Associate Town Planner

Associate Town Planner

Lewes | £49,000–£61,000

The position offers the chance to take a senior client-facing role in an independent consultancy with a strong local reputation. It is suited to someone who wants visible responsibility without losing the support of experienced colleagues.

You will work across residential, rural, commercial, tourism and heritage projects across Sussex. Depending on seniority, you will lead or support instructions from initial appraisal to determination and beyond.

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

Mrtpi; broad application and appeal experience; practical understanding of the sussex market. You should also be organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues in straightforward language. The business is interested in people who value good advice and long-term client relationships rather than unnecessary internal politics.

The salary is £49,000–£61,000. The wider package includes flexible working, bonus, pension, subscriptions and route to Associate Director. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process.

Shaun Lewis
Director | Future Gen Recruitment

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