Location
Nottingham
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/05/2026
Closing date
04/06/2026
Job Title: Associate Town Planner
Location Nottingham
As an Associate Town Planner, you will take a leading role within a multidisciplinary team of planners and urban designers, delivering high-quality planning services across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for overseeing complex schemes, managing key client relationships, and contributing to the strategic direction of projects and the wider business.
This role offers a strong balance of project leadership, commercial responsibility, and team development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment that values innovation and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Technical Leadership
* Lead the delivery of complex planning projects from inception through to determination
* Oversee preparation and submission of high-quality planning applications, appeals and supporting reports
* Provide expert planning advice on a wide range of development proposals
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high professional standard
Client & Stakeholder Management
* Act as a senior point of contact for key clients
* Build, maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships
* Represent the consultancy at meetings, hearings and public consultations
* Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice and guidance
Strategic & Commercial Contribution
* Contribute to the development and implementation of planning strategies
* Identify opportunities for new work and support business development activity
* Assist in preparing bids, tenders and fee proposals
* Promote a commercially aware approach across all project work
Leadership & Mentoring
* Support, guide and mentor junior and mid-level planners
* Foster a collaborative, supportive and high-performance team culture
* Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and professional development initiatives
Collaboration
* Work closely with urban designers and technical specialists to deliver integrated planning solutions
* Encourage innovative, design-led approaches to development opportunities
Requirements
* Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (essential)
* Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or equivalent)
* Significant experience within a UK planning consultancy or local authority environment
* Proven track record at Senior or Principal level, ready to step into an Associate role
* Strong experience managing complex planning applications and projects
* Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to support business growth
* Confident leadership and mentoring capability
* Knowledge across residential, mixed-use and broader development sectors desirable
What's on Offer
* Senior leadership role within a growing and ambitious consultancy
* Opportunity to influence major and complex development projects
* Strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration and innovation
* Clear progression opportunities toward Director level
* Flexible and supportive working culture
* Exposure to a wide variety of project types and sectors
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested?