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.