Associate Town Planner

Associate Town Planner

Location:

York
Working Pattern:
Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Carrington west are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy who are looking to appoint an Associate Town Planner to join their growing team in York.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner with strong commercial planning experience to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse range of interesting and high‑profile commercial projects.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

• Managing a range of commercial planning projects.
• Providing high-quality planning advice to clients.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Undertaking planning research and preparing planning appraisals.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Representing clients at meetings and discussions with planning authorities and stakeholders.

We are looking for a Chartered Town Planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant experience within a consultancy environment.

• MRTPI / Chartered Town Planner status.
• Strong commercial planning experience.
• Experience managing planning projects and client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic planning advice.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.
• A proactive approach to career development and business growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy with an established presence in the market and a strong pipeline of commercial work.

You will benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement alongside the opportunity to work on varied and commercially focused projects.

If you're a Chartered Town Planner looking for an Associate-level opportunity in York, we'd be keen to hear from you.