Associate Town Planner
21 days ago
Cardiff
Associate Planner – Cardiff Planning Consultancy | Career Progression | Hybrid Working A well-established and growing planning consultancy is seeking an ambitious Associate Planner to join its team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional looking to take the next step in their career within a respected consultancy delivering a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, energy, and mixed-use developments across Wales and the UK. The Opportunity The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning projects, advising clients, and supporting the continued growth of the business. You will work closely with senior leadership while helping to mentor junior planners within a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Managing a varied portfolio of planning applications and appeals, • Providing strategic planning advice to a diverse client base, • Preparing planning statements, site appraisals, and representations, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders, • Supporting business development and team growth initiatives Candidate Requirements • MRTPI qualified (or close to qualification), • Experience within a consultancy, developer, or local authority environment, • Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Clear progression pathway to senior leadership, • Supportive and collaborative culture, • Exposure to a broad and high-quality project portfolio For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Applications are welcomed from planners looking for genuine long-term progression within a dynamic and expanding consultancy. kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk/01792 940004