Planner

<strong>Planner</strong><p><strong>Planner - (up to Associate Director level) </strong><strong>Locations:</strong> Key office = <strong>Guildford</strong><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time<strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + excellent benefits</p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong> We are working with an established national UK property consultancy with a historic reputation for combining deep local market expertise with strategic, commercially-driven planning and land advisory services. The business operates through a network of <strong>50+ offices across England and Scotland</strong>, providing specialist support in residential, commercial, rural and strategic land sectors, and forms part of a wider global real estate group with international reach and resources. This is a <strong>key senior planning appointment</strong>, with hiring focused in <strong>key locations including Guildford, Lewes, Cirencester and Salisbury</strong>, offering the opportunity to lead challenging and varied planning projects, shape planning strategy, and contribute to the growth of a respected national planning team.<strong>The Role</strong> As an <strong>Associate Director, Planning</strong>, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Leading a range of <strong>planning applications, appeals and Local Plan matters</strong>.</li><li>Advising landowners, developers and land promoters on planning strategy and delivery.</li><li>Leading your own projects from inception to successful completion.</li><li>Supporting senior colleagues with complex cases and contributing to practice development initiatives.</li><li>Building long-term client relationships and, over time, developing your own client base.</li></ul><p>You will operate within a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary environment with access to expertise in development management, estate management, strategic land and wider commercial property teams.<strong>What We're Looking For</strong><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>MRTPI qualified (Chartered Town Planner)</strong> with demonstrable career progression and planning delivery experience.</li><li>Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.</li><li>The ability to work well within a team while managing competing priorities and deadlines.</li><li>A proactive, commercially astute individual with a flexible, solution-orientated approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Agility in managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities.</li><li>Initiative and self-motivation with minimal supervision.</li><li>Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering high standards of client service.</li><li>Strong organisational skills, including time and budget management.</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional improvement and quality delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>A natural team player with the aspiration to build a strong professional reputation and local profile.</li><li>The ability to form and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, advisors and external partners.</li><li>Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering successful planning outcomes in a timely manner.</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Skills & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Chartered membership of the <strong>RTPI</strong>.</li><li>Excellent research and analytical capabilities.</li><li>High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet research.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Package</strong> Our client offers an award-winning benefits programme designed to support and reward employees, including:<strong>Health & Leisure</strong></p><ul><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>27 days annual leave + public holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days)</li><li>Health screening and wellbeing support</li><li>Gym and leisure discounts</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Travel and retail discounts</li><li>Volunteering opportunities</li><li>Social events, sports teams and charity involvement</li></ul><p><strong>Financial & Professional</strong></p><ul><li>Workplace pension</li><li>Company car allowance</li><li>Life assurance at 8 basic salary</li><li>Group income protection (long-term disability)</li><li>Interest-free season ticket loan</li><li>Bonus scheme eligibility</li><li>Share incentive plan</li><li>Financial planning and mortgage advice support</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong> This is a rare opportunity to join a truly national planning team that combines deep local insight with strategic land advisory capability, trusted by private estates, developers and institutional clients alike. The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy, the chance to work on diverse schemes across residential, mixed-use and strategic land portfolios, and the platform to accelerate their professional profile.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?mvZ2aGq5iQXVdQKd%2b%2fqfyo4MfRR1UxrNf" width="0" height="0" />