Associate Partner - Planning

Position Summary

A key role within a planning consultancy team, supporting a Partner by managing planning projects, client relationships, and junior staff, while contributing to business development.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning projects from initiation to completion.

• Prepare project plans, fee agreements, and ensure outputs meet QA standards.

• Handle invoicing, WIP (Work in Progress), and debt management.

• Represent clients at public consultations or meetings.

• Produce professional-grade planning reports.

• Oversee and mentor junior staff; manage timesheets, holidays, and training.

• Support the Partner in client and business development activities.

• Maintain RTPI Chartered status and engage in CPD.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (essential).

• Strong planning expertise and professional report writing.

• Proven project management and business development success.

• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

• Team leadership and performance management capability.

Benefits

• Stakeholder pension & permanent health insurance.

• Death in service cover.

• 50% gym contribution.

• 33 days holiday (incl. birthday & wellbeing day).

• MediCash healthcare scheme.

• Flexible working options.

If you are interested in the role please apply and contact Matt Stevenson on (phone number removed)