Senior Associate Town Planner

Morson Edge are working with a leading employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior Associate Town Planner to join their growing Planning team. This is a permanent opportunity based in either Bristol or London , offering flexible and hybrid working alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to step into a senior leadership position within a highly respected planning, design and placemaking consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading major development projects, managing client relationships, supporting business growth and helping shape the future direction of an expanding planning team.Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside architects, urban designers and landscape architects, you will deliver strategic planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning education, healthcare, regeneration, mixed-use development, innovation and institutional sectors. You will also form part of the wider leadership team, contributing to team development, project performance and business strategy.The Opportunity As a Senior Associate, you will combine project leadership, client management and team development responsibilities, supporting both the successful delivery of projects and the continued growth of the planning team.You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex planning applications and development projects, contribute to business development activities and support the development of junior team members.This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic business decisions whilst working on nationally significant projects that shape communities and the built environment.Key Responsibilities Lead and manage major planning applications and complex development projectsProvide strategic planning advice to public and private sector clientsBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisorPrepare and review planning strategies, reports and submissionsSupport business development activities, including bid preparation and winning new workMentor and develop junior members of the planning teamAssist with team leadership, resource planning and recruitment activitiesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated development solutionsSupport the commercial and financial performance of projects and the wider planning teamEssential Skills & Experience MRTPI Chartered Town PlannerMinimum 5 years' post-qualification planning experienceStrong background in development management, planning applications and strategic planningExperience leading complex planning projects from inception through to determinationProven client-facing and stakeholder management skillsExperience managing project budgets and commercial performanceStrong communication, report writing and presentation skillsAbility to mentor and develop colleagues within a collaborative team environmentDesirable Experience Experience across one or more of the following sectors:EducationHealthcareMixed-use regenerationInstitutional developmentScience, technology and innovationCommercial developmentPrevious team management, business development or leadership experience would be advantageous.What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits packageEmployee ownership structure with opportunities to share in business successPrivate healthcareFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsStructured career progression and professional development supportOpportunity to work on high-profile and nationally significant projectsCollaborative multidisciplinary working environmentInclusive and people-focused company cultureIf you are an experienced Chartered Planner looking to step into a senior leadership role within a forward-thinking consultancy, we would be keen to hear from you.Please apply with your CV or contact Jonah Peto at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.E:T: 0117 452 1070 M: 07966 532 470TPBN1_UKTJ