Associate Partner - Infrastructure Planning and Consents
Carter Jonas
technical delivery
project management
budgeting autonomy
business promotion
client services
infrastructure consenting
Your day-to-day role will comprise the delivery of excellent technical, fee-earning work for our clients alongside our land teams and project managers.
You will also become involved in business promotion - for example networking events, working with our professional partners to run seminars, publish thought-pieces, legislation and technical updates to the market etc.
As a key member of our growing and ambitious team, you will be able to carve your own niche, contributing to the delivery of high-quality professional services to our existing clients, promoting our services to new clients and showcasing our expertise to the market working with our marketing and business development teams, and colleagues within the business.
Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure consenting team at Carter Jonas.
You will take responsibility for the management and delivery of projects, including program and budgeting autonomy, with the support of your colleagues and the senior management team and Partners.
planning act
qualified planner
nsip
associate partner
project management
travel
You would be based out of our either our London, Birmingham or Leeds offices. We offer flexible working arrangements and encourage our team to balance quality time in our office hubs with working from home (a minimum requirement of presence in the office will apply).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Partner with experience of Planning Act 2008 procedures to join Carter Jonas’ Infrastructure Consenting team.
This role would be ideal for a qualified planner or similarly qualified individual, with experience and knowledge of the NSIP and/or similar regimes, or with experience managing large and complex project teams. A willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK is an advantage, but flexibility and ensuring a healthy work/life balance is one of the key ambitions for Carter Jonas as a business.
BenefitsWe offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme, gym membership, etc. In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.
Carter Jonas offers excellent opportunities for career development and progression within the Practice.
Training + DevelopmentSince 1855
Year Established
The company has been providing expert property services in the UK for over 165 years, showcasing its extensive industry heritage and experience.
- Specializes in residential, commercial, and rural property sectors.
- Known for deep UK property market knowledge and client commitment.
- Provides services from strategic land development to property investment advice.
- Has a national presence with offices in key UK locations.
- Offers tailored advice to meet each client’s specific needs.
- Involved in significant urban developments and sustainable rural projects.
6‑year average
Employee Retention
Reflects the company's commitment to fostering long-term relationships with its team members, indicating strong employee satisfaction and loyalty.
- Approachable
- Effective
- Ambitious
- Organise regular away days, socials & team sporting events
- Investors in People Gold Standard for people management, reward & training
20 MW
Solar Farm Capacity
The company is developing a 20 MW solar farm, part of a broader energy project pipeline.
4,000 tCOâ‚‚
Annual Carbon Savings
The solar farm is expected to save 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
- Net zero target embedded in ESG strategy (date unspecified)
- Comprehensive sustainability strategy ’Empowering our People, Protecting our Planet, Championing our Communities’
- Carbon‑reduction services include energy & carbon assessment, green leasing, renewable energy installation, sustainable fit‑out, AMR metering, EV charging and PPA brokering
- 2023/24 Sustainability Report launched outlining goals and achievements
- Part of 2 GW energy project pipeline
- Management Board, Net‑Zero Committee, ESG Champions governance structure
30.47% to 24.12%
Gender Pay Gap Reduction
The company has successfully reduced its gender pay gap over time, demonstrating a commitment to pay equity.
- Strong EDI policies in recruitment, training, development, and reward under People Strategy 2025
- Equal pay employer with a focus on reducing the gender pay gap
- Active Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Network with regular meetings, guest speakers, and a safe space
- Unconscious bias and equal opportunity training for all line managers
- Rare Contextual Recruitment System used to contextualise candidate achievements
- Gold Standard Clear Assured; Disability Committed Confident Employer certification
- Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award (2021) for ex-forces recruitment focus
- RICS Inclusive Employer and Investors in People Good Practice Health & Wellbeing Award
