The Opportunity
Join a small independent planning consultancy based just outside Sheffield (Peak District) working across a varied portfolio of urban and rural projects. Around half of the workload is Central London schemes (major estates and inner-London boroughs); the rest is Sheffield / Peak District. You’ll have genuine autonomy close client contact and the flexibility to balance work with life.
What you’ll do
* Manage your own caseload of small medium planning applications (urban & rural).
* Advise clients and liaise confidently with LPAs / case officers.
* Prepare reports submissions and coordinate consultants.
* Build trusted relationships in a close-knit supportive team.
* Work transparently (including basic timesheets) when remote.
What we’re looking for
* 24 years town planning experience (public or private sector).
* Confident running applications end-to-end and communicating with stakeholders.
* Organised diligent autonomous; comfortable in a small-team environment.
* MRTPI (chartered) or working towards strongly preferred (not essential).
* Strong written/verbal skills and a collaborative mindset.
Working pattern & location
* Hybrid: 2 office days per week (20 mins from West Sheffield by road/train).
* 35 days per week considered (role ideally condensed hours into 4 days).
* Flexible hours (e.g. condensed days / around childcare).
* Occasional London meetings (many are virtual).
Package
* Salary guided at early mid/late 30Ks up to 40K for those near/recently chartered or with strong experience.
* Supportive culture with worklife balance and professional growth.
How to apply
Interested in a hands‑on role with variety autonomy and flexibility
Send your CV or a short intro to:
Rob Hanks Director FutureGen Recruitment
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