Job Description

Associate or Senior Associate Planner at Leading Planning Consultancy
Location: Milton Keynes with hybrid flexibility (Kings Cross and home working)
Salary: Associate up to 65,000 | Senior Associate up to 70,000
Join a respected, employee-owned planning consultancy that is shaping the future of communities across the UK. With projects spanning over 150,000 new homes and a diverse client base including master developers, landowners, and government bodies, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare and negotiate development proposals for residential-led and mixed-use schemes
• Guide strategy for complex, large-scale projects, including EIA work
• Secure planning permissions, conditions, and Section 106 agreements
• Oversee implementation of development projects
• Contribute to policy and plan-making activities
• Mentor junior colleagues and manage budgets

Skills and Experience:

• MRTPI chartered with proven experience in private or public sector planning
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide clear, concise advice
• Collaborative approach to working with design teams
• Commercial awareness and ability to prepare fee proposals
• Leadership qualities to support team development

Benefits:

• Flexible working: Milton Keynes office every Monday, plus hybrid options
• Profit share bonus and two annual performance bonuses
• Generous annual leave with additional long-service entitlement
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, medical insurance, life cover, cycle-to-work scheme
• Funded professional subscriptions and CPD opportunities
• Company-wide study trips, away days, and social activities

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and work on projects that shape better places, apply today.

Skills Required