Associate Planner – Oxford

An exciting opportunity for an Associate Planner to join a growing consultancy in Oxford!

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a highly regarded planning consultancy in Oxford who are looking to appoint an Associate Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established and forward-thinking business, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use sectors.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects from inception through to determination. You will work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, helping to secure successful planning outcomes on a range of exciting developments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning applications and projects.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and local planning authorities.
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the growth of the team.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• MRTPI qualification (or be working towards chartership).
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and client-facing skills.
• The ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in business development.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• A varied and interesting workload.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Attractive benefits package.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Planner looking for the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity.

For a confidential discussion, get in touch today to find out more. We would be delighted to talk through the opportunity and discuss whether it could be the right move for you.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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