Associate Planner

Associate Planner Job in Leatherhead, Surrey

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Associate Town Planner or Principal Town Planner job available with a growing consultancy focused on the utilities and infrastructure sectors. The role provides a clear progression pathway, with the opportunity to lead and develop a team in the East of England (based in Norfolk, Oxford, or Surrey). It offers a salary of up to £73,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package and generous hybrid working options.

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Hunter Dunning has an exclusive partnership with a consultancy that specialises in land and property services, playing an integral role in significant infrastructure and utility projects across the UK. They offer expert assistance in land acquisition, surveying, and project consenting, driving key developments in energy, water, and transport. Known for their innovative solutions and commitment to career progression, they present a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to impactful projects, with a particular focus on supporting the UK's Net Zero targets.

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Role & Responsibilities

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• Assist in leading a small team of planners to deliver environmental planning services
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• Oversee feasibility assessments, screening, planning, and project coordination
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• Provide advice on technical related reports and planning applications
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• Business development and stakeholder engagement, including technical specialists and local authority planning offices
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• Liaise with clients directly and oversee team performance to meet the client's requirements
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• Stay up to date with the relevant legal, regulatory, contractual, and organisational policies.
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Required Skills & Experience

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• Chartered MRTPI
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• Proven experience working within a consultancy, local authority or real estate firm
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• Experience with utilities or infrastructure projects is highly desirable
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• Client-facing and project ownership experience
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• Good knowledge of GIS systems
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• Full UK Driving Licence.
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What you get back

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• Salary of £60,000 - £73,500 (depending on experience and level)
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• Discretionary bonus scheme (paid out consistently for the last 11 years)
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• 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
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• Healthcare membership scheme (gym, healthcare, and more)
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• Flexible working
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• Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)
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• Life insurance
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• Cycle to work scheme
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• Social events throughout the year, and much more.
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Apply

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you £1,000 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest.

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Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period.

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Associate Planner Job in Leatherhead - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Matt Trussler Job Ref: 15137)