Associate Planner

Hunter Dunning Ltd

The Role

Overview

Senior/Associate Planner managing planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • bid support
  • team mentoring
  • client advice
  • planning applications
  • development appraisals

Tasks

Manage a portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial & mixed-use sectors Support bids, proposals & new client enquiries Mentor junior team members and collaborate across the business Provide expert planning advice to clients & local authorities Prepare and oversee planning applications, appeals & development appraisals

Requirements

  • mrtpi
  • report writing
  • planning policy
  • client communication
  • project management

What You Bring

Excellent written, verbal & report writing skills MRTPI-qualified with 4+ years’ experience Strong understanding of planning policy & development management Confident client communicator with a proactive approach Proven ability to manage projects independently

Benefits

📍 Bromsgrove, Worcestershire| 💰 £45,000 – £60,000 + Bonus | 🏡 Hybrid Working Join a respected independent planning and development consultancy offering flexibility, early responsibility, and the chance to work on major national projects. A brilliant opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner to progress within a collaborative, supportive team. Supportive team culture & great work-life balance £45,000 – £60,000 DOE + performance bonus Career progression & professional development Flexible hours & hybrid working options Pension scheme

The Company

About Hunter Dunning Ltd

-Charting steady financial footing, they generate annual revenues between $1M and $5M through placements across major development cycles. -They’ve successfully filled roles ranging from architects and urban designers to technical and facilities managers on high-profile national and London-based projects. -Their specialisms cover the full property lifecycle—from land and planning through design, construction, maintenance and management. -Typical assignments include luxury residential schemes, commercial developments, public-sector planning teams and bespoke technical consultancies. -Despite a compact team, they punch above their weight through deep sector knowledge and tight client relationships. -An unusual strength: they offer end-to-end recruitment support—from master-planning strategists to post-build asset managers—under one roof.

Sector Specialisms

Land

Investment

Architecture

Interior Design

Project Management

Development

Surveying

Sales & Lettings

Property & Asset Management

Facilities Management

Design

Maintenance

Management