Associate Town Planner

Associate Town Planner

Location: Southampton

Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Carrington West are pleased to be partnered with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation across the South Coast and throughout the UK. Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are looking to strengthen their Southampton planning team by appointing a Senior Planner, Principal Planner or Associate Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and highly regarded planning team working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, strategic land, regeneration and infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Provide strategic planning advice to a broad client base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings, public consultations and planning committees where required.
• Support and mentor junior planners within the team.
• Play an active role in business development and identifying new opportunities (Principal/Associate level).

About You

• MRTPI Chartered status (or be working towards it if applying at Senior level).
• Experience within either a consultancy or local authority planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Clear and structured career progression.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and prestigious projects.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. Whether you're an established Senior Planner looking to progress, a Principal Planner seeking greater autonomy, or an Associate wanting to help shape and grow a successful team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career within one of the UK's leading property consultancies.