Associate Planner

Associate Planner Job in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Associate Town Planner or Principal Town Planner job available with a growing utilities and infrastructure consultancy. The role provides a clear progression pathway, with the opportunity to lead and develop a team in the East of England (based in Norfolk, Oxford, or Surrey). It offers a salary of up to £73,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package and generous hybrid working options.

Hunter Dunning is exclusively partnered with a consultancy specialising in land and property services, playing a crucial role in major infrastructure and utility projects across the UK. They provide expert support in areas such as land acquisition, surveying, and project consenting, driving forward key developments in energy, water, and transport. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions and fostering career growth, they offer an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to work on impactful projects, particularly those focused on supporting the UK's Net Zero goals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a small team of planners to deliver environmental planning services
• Oversee feasibility assessments, screening, planning, and project coordination
• Provide advice on technical related reports and planning applications
• Business development and stakeholder engagement, including technical specialists and local authority planning offices
• Liaise with clients directly and oversee team performance to meet the client's requirements
• Stay up to date with the relevant legal, regulatory, contractual, and organisational policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Chartered MRTPI
• Proven experience working within a consultancy, local authority or real estate firm
• Experience with utilities or infrastructure projects is highly desirable
• Client-facing and project ownership experience
• Good knowledge of GIS systems
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you get back

• Salary of £60,000 - £73,500 (depending on experience and level)
• Discretionary bonus scheme (paid out consistently for the last 11 years)
• 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
• Healthcare membership scheme (gym, healthcare, and more)
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social events throughout the year, and much more.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Associate Planner Job in Bicester - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Matt Trussler Job Ref: 15138)