Associate Town Planner

Principal / Associate Town Planner

Hybrid Working

£50,000 - £65,000 DOE

Stratford-upon-Avon

Carrington West is supporting a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Principal / Associate Town Planner on a full-time, permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role within an experienced planning team, working alongside architects and landscape designers to deliver projects nationwide. The position is ideally suited to an established Principal-level planner or an ambitious planner ready to step into an Associate role, with a strong focus on project leadership, client management, and business growth.

• Lead and manage complex planning applications, appeals, and pre-application strategies
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing high-level planning advice
• Contribute to business development and support the growth of client relationships
• Oversee and support junior planners within the team
• Collaborate closely with internal and external consultants
• Attend client meetings and site visits across the UK

• Proven experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
• RTPI Chartered Member (Associate level preferred for Associate role)
• Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system
• Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to manage projects autonomously and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including car allowance
• Supportive and people-focused company culture
• Ongoing mentoring and leadership support
• RTPI membership fees covered
• Opportunity for employee share ownership

Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview stage.

This role is moving quickly and represents a strong long-term opportunity.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Ashleigh Waterhouse on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Job Reference: 67704

If you are a Principal or Associate Town Planner open to new opportunities, but this role is not quite right, please still apply to be considered for other positions.