OverviewJob Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director

Location: London or Nottingham

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies

Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work

Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations

Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports

Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Support and mentor junior team members

About You

MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years)

Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure

A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment

Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations

Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office)

A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise

The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters

Clear pathways for career development and progression

Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment?

If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054

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