Associate Planner

LOCATION: Head Office, NottinghamshireTYPE: Remote hybridPLANNER ROLESAt P&DG, we're a multidisciplinary team of Planners, Urban Designers, and Heritage Consultants working across the UK. Our projects span a range of scales and sectors, planning applications, master planning, regeneration, planning appeals, EIA, public engagement, site promotion and education; all with a shared focus on delivering positive and creative planning outcomes.With a long-standing reputation and a diverse portfolio of public and private clients, sectors, geographic reach, and extensive existing workload we're now looking to expand our Planning capabilities. To support this growth, we're seeking talented Senior/Principal Planners and an Associate-level Planner to join our team and help shape the next chapter of P&DG's success.WORKING AT P&DGWe're proud to foster a culture built on collaboration, mutual trust, and shared ambition. Every member of our team is encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their work. We value creativity as much as technical skill, and we believe in giving our people the freedom and support to shape their work and see the real impact it makes.Beyond project delivery, you'll play an active role in shaping the business, developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.Join us and be part of a team where your expertise and initiative will help shape better places and stronger communities.OUR REQUIREMENTSTo help strengthen the P&DG planning team and be a more experienced lead on more complex planning proposals. Lends support and reviewing capacity to the wider team including in their mentoring and development and lead a group of employees on major projects. They also contribute towards business development and wider company objectives.Project management of planning applicationsSubmission of planning applicationsBusiness development and attendance at networking eventsLine managerial responsibilities of planners from Graduate to Principal levelsNegotiation with developers, planning officers, and other professionalsCommunity and political engagementS106 and legal agreement negotiationsClient and third-party correspondenceSupporting professional development including those of other staffCompletion of professional reports accompanying planning applicationsManagement of more complex application processes including EIA and Local Plan ExaminationsManagement of appeal processes, written representations and hearingsPreparation of fee proposals and tender bidsResearch of latest case lawPublic speaking and presentation skillsCommunity engagementCreative report writingCommercial awarenessNegotiation of complex agreementsBusiness development and networkingContinual emphasis on professional developmentAn up to date understanding of planning policy and legislationAbility to work individually on own initiativeTeam workerProblem solver finding solutions to often complex planning issuesAbility to work under pressure to meet client expectationsBudgeting, financial management and billing of projectsIT literateAn understanding of skills in other sectors within the built/natural environmentsUrban design and masterplanning skillsOther professional qualifications may be desirableADDITIONAL SKILLS & CAPABILITIESAssociate – 10 years' minimum professional experience working for a private consultancy or equivalentHold a valid UK Driving LicenceUrban Design and masterplanning understanding would be beneficialWhilst not necessary, the potential to bring along new clients or contacts may be usefulREMUNERATIONCompetitive market rate of payPotential flexibility in core work hoursFlexibility in working locationsMinimum of 22 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysBirthday LeaveHealth InsuranceCompany Pension SchemePayment of one professional membership, others considered on meritDiscretionary leave days over the Christmas & New Year PeriodPotential performance bonusWe also enjoy a high level of staff retention through being a dynamic close-knit and friendly team with a flexible caring attitudeSalary range: Competitive market rateCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONSFriday 5th December 2025HOW TO APPLYEssential: Please submit a covering letter and CV to careers@panddg.co.uk.Important note: Applications received without a CV and covering letter will not be considered.Portfolio: In addition to the requested covering letter and CV, please send along your portfolio to support your application, for example previous work that is in the public realm. All material will be deleted post recruitment process.