Associate​/Associate Director – Planning

Associate/Associate Director – Planning

Apply for the Associate/Associate Director – Planning role at LUC
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This role can be based in LUC's Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or London office.

• Advising clients on the feasibility of projects.
• Providing and seeking pre‑application advice.
• Preparing, submitting, and negotiating on planning applications.
• Responding to development proposals and plans.
• Providing EIA screening advice and coordinating specialist reviews of Environmental Statements for LPAs.
• Supporting and preparing fee proposals and tender submissions.

• Experienced Development Planner with project management skills.
• Development management experience in public and private sectors, including feasibility studies and local authority interaction.
• Ability to manage smaller projects and act as project manager on larger programmes.
• Clear communication of complex planning issues and concise planning arguments.
• Understanding of sustainability and wider environmental issues.
• Degree level (graduate or post‑graduate) in Planning or a related field.
• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards it.
• Experience in key sectors, ideally renewable energy and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience on projects of a variety of scales.
• Knowledge of planning systems in England, Wales, and Scotland, including large infrastructure projects (DCO/NSIP in England; DNS in Wales).
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment processes.
• Experience in planning policy or other strategic planning work.

Salary: £39,000 - £47,400 FTE, dependent on experience (plus London allowance of £4,000 if applicable).

Full‑time role based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). LUC practices flexible working; part‑time options (minimum 30 hours per week) are available.

Hybrid model: minimum two days per week in the office; travel required to sites, client offices, and other LUC locations.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter via the above link.

LUC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups. We value the differences, needs and contributions a diverse workforce represents, and we strive to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all our people‑related activities.

LUC is an award‑winning environmental consultancy that aims to make a difference. With nearly 60 years of experience, we deliver better futures for nature, people and places.

Our holistic services support clients in tackling complex land‑use problems on projects at every scale. Our expert teams collaborate across disciplines to create cities, towns and landscapes for a more sustainable future.