Associate Town Planner (London, UK) A UK-based multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Town Planner for its London office. The role involves managing planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations, with a focus on providing expert planning advice to clients and mentoring junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage planning submissions and appeals. Advise on planning strategies and site potential. Engage with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities. Support team development and business growth. Requirements: RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent. Strong experience in UK planning practice. Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Technical Director Transport Planning I m delighted to share details about an exciting career opportunity for an experienced transport planner. My client is a highly respected leader in the sector with an established team and a network of UK offices. Due to continued growth, they are seeking dynamic mid-career professionals to join the Transport Planning team across the London, Leeds, and Bristol offices. This role is ideal for individuals eager to shape and expand a high-performing team while playing a key part in developing the future direction of the business. Candidates will bring a strong track record of winning work, nurturing client relationships, and driving sustainable business growth. You may currently be working in a similar consultancy environment but are now looking for greater opportunity, recognition, and reward for your contribution. A loyal client following and the ability to attract repeat business will be highly advantageous. They are looking for Individuals with specialists skills across the various transport planning disciplines including, development planning, active travel, business case development, and public transport planning. Your technical capability will form an important part of the market offer and help differentiate services. Applicants should be prepared to outline their vision, commercial aspirations, and strategy for growing your area of the market, forming the basis for collaborative discussions on expanding the team to support your technical capabilities. This is a great opportunity to accelerate your career as part of a very supportive leadership team where you will be playing a lead role in the future direction of the transport planning division. A generous salary and excellent benefits are offered to attract the best prospects in the sector. David Mattinson is the lead consultant on this appointment. Please be assured that all communications are in the strictest of confidence.

Director - Infrastructure Planning A prestigious planning and engagement consultancy, renowned for its work on significant infrastructure projects, is seeking dynamic individuals for a Planning Director. This is a unique chance to lead and influence major projects across the rail, road, water, and energy sectors, working closely with clients on a day-to-day basis. Why This Role Stands Out: - Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of transformative infrastructure projects, from initiation through to operation. - Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients, ensuring your expertise shapes the future of essential public services. - Career Growth: Join a consultancy that values professional development and offers a clear pathway for career advancement. - Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and innovative setting. Key Responsibilities: - Project Leadership: Oversee the planning and execution of infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring all objectives are met. - Strategic Development: Develop and implement strategic plans and policies that drive project success. - Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with government bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project progression. - Budget and Timeline Management: Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient use of resources. - Expert Advice: Provide expert advice on planning and development issues, contributing to the consultancy's reputation for excellence. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in town planning, particularly within the infrastructure sector. - Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with project goals. - Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders. - Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex planning and development issues.

Regional Director London or Cambridge Office Location: London/ Cambridge Division: Planning Reports to: Director of Planning Overview A well-established national planning consultancy is seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Regional Director to lead the Planning team based in London. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to drive growth, manage a multidisciplinary team, and take responsibility for client development across a range of sectors including Residential, Commercial, and Estates. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the division, contribute to the overall company strategy, and act as a senior representative of the business within the industry. Key Responsibilities Team & Office Leadership: Manage and mentor the London planning team, overseeing project delivery, performance, and staff development. Strategic Oversight: Support the Director of Planning with national division strategy and business operations. Client & Business Development: Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients. Lead client-facing activity including tenders, presentations, and negotiations. Identify growth opportunities across all sectors and convert them into revenue-generating projects. Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Foster integration with other teams and disciplines across the company to deliver holistic client solutions. Project Delivery: Manage complex planning projects independently, including appeals and strategic planning assessments. Provide expert guidance to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Operational Responsibility: Oversee financial performance, resource planning, and SHEQ compliance for the office. Lead contractual negotiations with clients and suppliers. Skills & Experience Required RTPI-accredited degree and Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). Relevant professional experience, including private sector exposure and leadership on large-scale schemes. 7 + years in a people management or operational leadership role, ideally within a consultancy setting. Proven ability to win and manage high-value projects with minimal senior oversight. Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and political context. Exceptional client relationship, negotiation, and communication skills. Advanced project management and report writing abilities. What s on Offer We believe in supporting and rewarding our people. Benefits include: Health & Wellbeing Private medical insurance Medical cash plan Discounted gym memberships Employee assistance programme Day-to-Day Flexibility Enhanced annual leave + loyalty days Hybrid working Lifestyle discounts (retail, travel, entertainment) Recognition & Progression Company bonus scheme Defined promotion windows Team celebrations and events Future Planning Enhanced pension contributions Life assurance cover Professional Development Funded professional membership Protected CPD time Access to industry-leading learning resources Clear career progression framework If you're an experienced planning professional with a strong network, leadership capability, and commercial drive, this is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a successful office within a collaborative and ambitious national practice.

Transport Planning Engineer London This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected and independent environmental planning consultancy as a Transport Planner. You will be joining a small, but highly regarded transport division who provide a range of planning, design and sustainable transport schemes. With a company of over 80 staff and a network of offices across the UK, you will play a key role in designing transportation solutions as part of their multidisciplinary services. Overview: This position combines transport planning and sustainable transport designs to support the planning stage. You will be working on a broad range of projects that include preparing and reviewing development layouts, producing high-quality designs and drawings in AutoCAD. About You: Proven experience in highways, sustainable travel design, transport planning - ideally within a consultancy environment. Good knowledge of Manual for Streets, DMRB, and relevant national/regional design guidance. Clear and confident communicator of technical information. Commercial awareness with an understanding of project delivery and success. Strong problem-solving ability with consideration of wider transport impacts. Collaborative approach, with enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities: Design highway junctions, contribute to Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and other planning submission documents. Review and assess development layouts to ensure safe and efficient access. Produce CAD-based designs, drawings, and swept path analyses. Check and approve technical outputs from junior staff and technicians. Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders; attend meetings and workshops as required. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior colleagues. (Desirable) Use Junctions 10 (ARCADY & PICADY), LinSig, TRICS, and TEMPro for traffic modelling, trip generation, and forecasting. The role would suit a transport planner who is looking to take on more responsibility in a very dynamic and people centric business. The also role includes a generous salary and benefits For further information, please contact David Mattinson. Please be assured that all communications are in the strictest of confidence.

Our client is a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy delivering high-quality advice to private and public sector clients across the UK. They work on a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, providing pragmatic, development-led transport solutions. The Role Our client is seeking a Transport Planner at Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join their Surrey-based team. The role will involve leading and contributing to a wide range of development-focused transport planning projects, supporting planning applications and providing technical input from feasibility through to delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport planner looking to take on greater responsibility, develop client-facing skills and progress within a supportive consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans Undertake and review junction modelling and analysis (e.g. Junctions 9/10, LinSig, PICADY/ARCADY) Analyse traffic, pedestrian and cycle survey data and present findings clearly Provide transport input to planning applications and appeal work Liaise directly with clients, local highway authorities, architects and project teams Support and lead site feasibility studies and access strategy development Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members (Senior level) Contribute to project management, programme delivery and fee proposals Attend and represent the company at client and design team meetings Candidate Requirements Essential: Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline Proven experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment Good understanding of the UK planning system and development control process Experience preparing technical transport reports for planning applications Strong written, analytical and verbal communication skills Desirable: Experience with industry-standard modelling software (e.g. LinSig, AutoCAD) Experience managing smaller projects or workstreams independently Experience across residential and mixed-use development projects What Our Client Offers Competitive salary commensurate with experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Clear progression pathway to Senior and Principal levels Support towards professional accreditation and ongoing CPD Exposure to high-quality projects and a varied client base Friendly, collaborative and professional working environment How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.