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.
The Role
As an Associate Town Planner, you will be involved in a varied portfolio of commercial planning projects, providing strategic planning advice and managing projects from inception through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
·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.
About You
We are looking for a Chartered Town Planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant experience within a consultancy environment.
Ideally, you will have:
·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. Apply today with your updated CV and reach out to (url removed) with any questions.

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