Typically, the role of Associate will involve working on and managing a variety of schemes, providing direct client advice on sites and projects, drafting reports and planning submissions (site assessments, policy notes, applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements) and assisting with the management of the team’s caseload.

Key tasks include:
• Assisting Directors to drive forward major projects

• Managing medium to large-scale planning applications

• Undertaking research and analysis

• Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts

• Preparing planning reports and planning applications

• Liaising with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, and third parties

• Liaising and cultivating good relationships with clients, colleagues, and fellow professionals

• Developing creative and original solutions

• Taking financial responsibility for medium-sized projects from inception through to completion

• Remaining informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice

• Attending external events and providing presentations