Associate Town Planner

Our busy and successful Leeds office, located within walking distance of Leeds train station is recruiting for a AssociateTown Planner We offer a modern, open-plan and high-quality office environment with a friendly and supportive team environment.Our Town Planning team has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Town Planner to join them as part of their growth strategy. The team use their local knowledge and national influence to plan and deliver projects of all types and scales, including new town settlements, planning promotion work, renewables (including DCO’s, battery storage and solar), greenfield residential, mixed-use, commercial, education and employment schemes.We are looking for excellent communications skills, robust planning experience and technical knowledge and a willingness to learn. You will join a supportive team environment with exciting career opportunities, and great client exposure whilst enjoying continued professional development and exposure to an innovative and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.You will plan and deliver impactful projects, contributing further to our success across the region.Key responsibilities of the role include:Promote large to medium scale residential, mixed-use, employment and other infrastructure/Energy developments (both brownfield and greenfield) through the Local Development Framework and then by coordinating subsequent applicationsConduct research and site appraisals on projects for our client basePrepare, submit and negotiate planning applications of all sizes/typesPrepare planning and occasionally socio-economic statementsLodge appeals and potentially appear at informal hearingsDevelop client relationships, network and help to raise the office/team profileCo-ordinate internal and external project teams and project management/Quality AssurancePrepare Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan representationsAct as a mentor to junior colleaguesYou will be:Working on/have experience working on similar developments, ideally within Yorkshire or the Northeast regionMRTPI qualified or working towards itCommitted to continuing your professional development with a willingness to learn and progressCollaborative by natureExperienced/have an interest in undertaking quantitative and sequential assessmentsUsed to working with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use your own initiativePersonable and professional with high levels of ambition and driveAble to manage your own time and a wide and complex workloadA full UK driving licence holder and willing to travel nationally when requiredWhy join us?People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of itGreat Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.#LI-RM1 #townplanningleeds #J-18808-Ljbffr