Overview
Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director
Location: London or Nottingham
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies
* Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work
* Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations
* Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports
* Contribute to business development and client relationship management
* Support and mentor junior team members
About You
* MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years)
* Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure
* A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment
* Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations
* Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office)
* A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise
* The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters
* Clear pathways for career development and progression
Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment?
If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Reference - 61044
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