Job Title: Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Flexible (UK-wide) Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Benefits Sector: Infrastructure, Energy, Water, Environmental Planning Employment Type: Permanent Full-TimeOverview: Are you ready to shape the future of planning in the UK? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Associate or Associate Director - Town Planner to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering major infrastructure and development projects across the country.This is your chance to play a critical role in nationally significant schemes, particularly in the Water and Energy sectors, working at the forefront of environmental planning, sustainability, and development consent orders (DCOs).The Opportunity: As a senior planning professional, you will lead on the delivery of complex planning applications and DCOs, working closely with high-profile clients and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams. This role offers the chance to drive strategic planning initiatives on transformative projects, while supporting the development of junior colleagues and contributing to the wider growth of the planning function.You''ll be joining a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusive working practices, with a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance.Key Responsibilities:Act as Planning Lead or DCO Lead on major infrastructure projects, with an initial focus on the Water and En