Job Title: Associate Planner | Associate Director - Town Planning
Ref: BM381
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £60,000 - £85,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international multidisciplinary consultancy who work on large scale infrastructure, development and environmental projects across the UK. They are on the lookout for an experienced Associate Planner who is looking to progress to an Associate Director level and lead a range of complex projects for their Glasgow office.
Benefits for the role Associate Planner include:
Highly competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Associate Planner:
Leading and managing a variety of planning projects, from initial feasibility through to planning consent and delivery
Providing strategic planning advice to clients across the public and private sectors
Preparing, managing and coordinating planning applications and supporting documentation
Working on major infrastructure and development projects, including energy, transport, water and regeneration schemes
Advising on planning policy, development strategy and statutory planning processes
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental consultants, engineers and technical specialists
Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted planning advisor
Supporting business development activities, including bid preparation, tender submissions and identifying new opportunities
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team, helping to develop their technical capabilities and professional careersRequirements for the role of Associate Planner:
A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or be working towards chartership
Previous experience within a planning consultancy, multidisciplinary consultancy or relevant public sector environment
A strong understanding of the UK planning system, legislation and planning policy
Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice
Exposure to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and associated consenting processes
An understanding of major infrastructure consenting, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), would be advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships
A proactive approach to business development and identifying opportunities for growthIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). There are many more roles available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role