Associate Planner – Southampton

Company: FutureGen Recruitment
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a well-established planning consultancy seeking an MRTPI Associate Planner to take a senior role within its Southampton team.

This is a key appointment for the business, offering the opportunity to lead strategic residential planning projects, manage important client relationships and support the development of junior staff. The firm advises on a wide range of residential schemes, from high-value infill developments through to major urban extensions.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will combine technical planning leadership with commercial responsibility.

Your role will include:

  • Leading major residential planning applications and regeneration schemes
  • Managing key client accounts and ensuring repeat instructions
  • Overseeing Local Plan promotion strategies and site submissions
  • Leading appeal submissions and supporting hearing/inquiry preparation
  • Mentoring junior and mid-level planners
  • Supporting fee proposals, tenders and client pitches
  • Managing project budgets, timelines and consultant coordination

You will play a central role in shaping the success of the Southampton team.

About You

  • Proven consultancy or developer-side planning experience
  • Strong project leadership and client management skills
  • Commercially minded with an interest in business development
  • Experience mentoring staff and overseeing quality control

This is an excellent step for a planner ready to move into a recognised senior leadership position.

All applications will be handled confidentially.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026