Associate Planner

North of England | Hybrid / Flexible Working | £60,000 - £70,000

An award-winning planning consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Associate Planner to join its expanding team in the North of England.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to join a respected consultancy that offers genuine flexibility, autonomy, and long-term progression. With multiple offices across the North and an exceptionally flexible hybrid model, candidates based anywhere across the region are encouraged to apply.

The company operates a trust-based culture, with many employees choosing to attend the office just once per week — making this role ideal for planners seeking flexibility without compromising on career development or project quality.

The Role

You’ll lead on a variety of planning projects, manage client relationships, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the team. The position requires a highly experienced planner with strong consultancy or local authority experience and excellent commercial awareness.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £60,000 - £70,000

• Highly flexible hybrid working

• Multiple Northern office locations

• Opportunity to work from anywhere across the North

• Clear progression opportunities

• Supportive and trusted working culture

• Opportunity to join an award-winning consultancy

About You

• MRTPI qualified

• Significant planning experience

• Strong project management and client-facing skills

• Commercially minded with excellent communication abilities

• Comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior staff

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Sam Godsall at [email protected].