Associate to Senior Associate Planner - Commercial Team

Responsibilities

• Working with Partners and independently to help develop planning strategies, prepare programmes and lead external project teams;
• Drafting and reviewing reports, co‑ordinating the preparation and submission of planning applications/appeals/representations;
• Providing planning advice to clients and leading internal and external meetings (e.g. project team and LPA);
• Contributing towards client development and growth by building individual and the team profile in target sectors both internally and externally.
• Setting effective fees and overseeing budgets to help maintain profitability of projects.
• Contributing to the development and training of planners and senior planners within the team.
• Input into team practices (including integration of AI and new working tools) and thought leadership as part of a compressive approach to continued professional development.

• Commercially minded planner with a clear focus on client service delivery.
• Some experience in retail policy assessments preferred.
• RTPI and/or RICS (P&D) qualified;
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively within and across departments;
• Strong analytical skills to provide an evidence‑based approach to problem solving;
• A good communicator, both written and verbal.