Job Description

Associate Planner + £1,500 Placement Bonus
Location: London (Hybrid Available)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 DOE

£1,500 Placement Bonus if referred by Talent Torch

Lead, influence, and shape planning projects with a growing consultancy team.

About Us

Our client is a leading UK planning consultancy, delivering high-quality services across public and private sector projects. They are recognised for their technical excellence, collaborative approach, and commitment to developing the next generation of planning professionals. Joining this team means you’ll be part of a supportive environment where innovation, professional growth, and career progression are at the core.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious Associate Planner to take a leadership role in planning projects across London. You will be managing a mix of planning applications and appeals while developing your technical, mentoring, and project management skills. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate planning applications and projects.
  
  
• Assist Regional and Associate Directors in developing team competencies.
  
  
• Prepare and submit planning applications, local plan representations, and planning appeals.
  
  
• Undertake site inspections and assess proposal merits.
  
  
• Provide guidance to engineers/architects on drawings and supplementary planning information.
  
  
• Project manage medium-scale or complex projects, including day-to-day team wellbeing and resources.
  
  
• Liaise with clients, prepare fee proposals, and undertake policy research.
  
  
• Provide fee control, technical direction, and manage senior client relationships.
  
  
• Negotiate business terms with awareness of legal and contractual aspects.
  
  
• Generate workload through market understanding and proactive project proposals.
  
  
• Implement innovative methods to enhance project outcomes.
  
  
• Maintain CPD and mentor junior colleagues.
  
  
• Expand networks and foster relationships with local authorities, clients, contractors, and internal colleagues.
  
  
• Deliver persuasive presentations and act as an ambassador for excellent client service.
  
  
• Manage section or project budgets, including WIP (work in progress).
  
  

Candidate Profile

• RTPI-accredited degree or Masters in a relevant discipline.
  
  
• Chartered RTPI membership preferred, or working towards it.
  
  
• Minimum two years’ post-qualification experience in a planning role.
  
  
• At least two years’ experience within the planning industry (public or private sector).
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Strong client liaison and negotiation abilities.
  
  
• Project management experience with strong report writing skills.
  
  
• Advanced understanding of the UK planning system

Benefits

• Private medical insurance (Vitality) & BUPA cash plan
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme for health & financial support
  
  
• Discounted gym memberships
  
  
• Enhanced annual leave & loyalty leave
  
  
• Hybrid working environment
  
  
• Discounts on Amazon Prime, cinemas, cafés, Apple, Itsu, supermarkets
  
  
• Company bonus scheme
  
  
• Defined promotion windows
  
  
• Team celebrations and socials
  
  
• Enhanced pension scheme
  
  
• Death in service cover
  
  
• Professional body membership fees covered
  
  
• Access to e-learning content & protected CPD time
  
  
• Defined career progression framework
  
  

How to Apply

Email your CV to: talent@talent-torch.co.uk
Apply online at: www.talent-torch.co.uk/vacancies

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How the Placement Bonus Works

Secure this role through Talent Torch and earn a £2,250 bonus:

• 50% paid within 14 days of employer payment
• 50% paid after completing 90 days in the role
• Direct applications or jobs secured via other means aren’t eligible
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