Salary £45k-£60k+ (DOE) Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning
Associate Planner – Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £45k-£60k+ (DOE) excellent benefits
Are you an ambitious Senior Planner ready to step up, or an Associate Planner looking for a fresh challenge with a leading consultancy?
We’re partnering with a respected planning and development team in Cardiff who are seeking an Associate Planner to help drive forward their growing portfolio of exciting projects across South Wales and the South West.
The role:
As an Associate Planner, you’ll take a leading role in delivering a broad range of planning projects — from large-scale residential and mixed-use schemes to strategic land and regeneration developments. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and play an active role in business development.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations
2. Providing expert planning advice to clients, landowners, and stakeholders
3. Overseeing project delivery, budgets, and timelines
4. Supporting team growth and client relationships through networking and business development
About you:
We’re looking for someone who:
5. Holds MRTPI status (or equivalent professional qualification)
6. Has proven experience delivering successful planning projects across a range of sectors
7. Possesses excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
8. Is commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Why join:
9. Work with one of the region’s most reputable planning teams
10. Lead on high-quality, high-impact projects shaping the future of Cardiff and beyond
11. Hybrid and flexible working options available
12. Competitive salary, bonus, and clear progression opportunities
If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and would like to explore this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch.
📩 Apply now or contact Kirsty Tanner for a confidential discussion.