Exclusive Role to Carrington West Contract Town Planning Consultant (Associate Planner) London - 6-month contract £40-55 per hour - Outside IR35 (dependent on experience) Reference - 616.37 My client, a respected UK planning consultancy with a strong client base including major developers, national retailers, landowners, and house builders, is seeking experience Tonw Planning professionals, on a contract basis. The team delivers high-quality planning advice on complex projects across London, the Southeast, and beyond. Known for clear strategies and successful outcomes, the business values collaboration and professional growth within a supportive office environment. Fantastic London Offices to work in. Key Responsibilities Advise on complex and sensitive development proposals. Shape strategies to support planning applications and secure positive results. Influence decision-makers through clear communication and robust tactics. Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams. Prepare and manage appeals and represent clients at hearings and examinations. Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities. Person Specification Degree in Town Planning or related field (RTPI accredited or working towards). Solid knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation, and policy. Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal skills, able to write persuasively and present clear arguments. Awareness of the responsibility of advising clients making significant personal and financial commitments. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Confident, collaborative, and client focused. Please call Ryan Williamson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
