Senior Planner / Associate Planner / Associate Director

Role Overview

• Leading the development and implementation of planning strategies and policies to support sustainable growth and development across the UK.
• Managing planning applications, appeals, and consultations in accordance with relevant policy, legislation and best practices.
• Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, and impact assessments to inform decision-making processes.
• Engaging with local communities, businesses, and government agencies to foster positive relationships and address planning-related issues.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on planning matters to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Drafting Planning Statements, Planning Appraisals and Statements of Case in support of planning applications and planning appeals.
• Monitoring legislative changes, emerging trends, and best practices in planning and urban planning to inform decision-making and strategy development.

Requirements

• previous experience in a Planning role (ideally from within local government, consultancy or development industry)
• a relevant Planning qualification (or working towards one)
• membership of RTPI or working towards membership
• an understanding of the planning process and systems
• excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy
• excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner
• ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently
• drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach

Benefits

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.**** We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.**** We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.****This hybrid role is East Midlands based, ideally we are looking for someone to be in the Nottingham office 2-3 days per week. ******Additional information:****Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. **Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.**Equal opportunitiesMarrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.