Associate Town Planner - Stevenage Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid/Flexible Working Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an accomplished planning professional with the confidence to lead projects and provide trusted advice? A respected independent architecture and planning practice - known for delivering high-quality, client-focused planning and design services across a broad range of sectors - is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join their Stevenage team. About the Role In this senior position, you will take responsibility for managing planning workstreams from feasibility and strategy through to submission, negotiation and delivery. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive planning outcomes, while helping to grow the consultancy's planning offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a close-knit practice with strong local roots and a varied project portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, supporting statements and technical reports Provide strategic planning advice and interpret planning policy to support development objectives Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships Mentor and support junior planners and contribute to team develo...