Marrons
Senior Planner / Associate Planner / Associate Director
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Senior Planner / Associate Planner / Associate Director
Senior/Associate Planners – Nottingham Office
Marrons’ Nottingham office is seeking Senior/Associate Planners to join their diverse and dynamic team. These roles offer the opportunity to work on an exciting range of projects, including urban regeneration schemes, strategic planning initiatives, and more, while collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.
We are investing heavily in growth and looking for passionate individuals with the energy and enthusiasm to thrive in our organisation.
What We Can Offer You
- A competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and payment of relevant affiliations/subscriptions
- A trusted, empowering culture and a supportive working environment to foster your professional development
- The chance to work on a variety of projects, such as identifying new development opportunities and delivering major residential and mixed-use urban extensions across the UK
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation of planning strategies and policies to support sustainable growth and development nationwide
- Managing planning applications, appeals, and consultations in alignment with relevant policies, legislation, and best practices
- Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, and impact assessments to inform decision-making processes
- Engaging with local communities, businesses, and government agencies to establish strong relationships and address planning-related challenges
- Providing expert advice on planning matters to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
- Drafting Planning Statements, Planning Appraisals, and Statements of Case in support of planning applications and appeals
- Monitoring legislative changes, emerging trends, and industry best practices to shape decision-making and strategic development
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Requirements
You will need:
- Relevant experience in a planning role, ideally from within local government, consultancy, or the development industry
- A relevant planning qualification (or commitment to pursuing one)
- Membership of the RTPI (or working towards it)
- A deep understanding of the planning process and systems
- Exceptional writing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and a high standard of accuracy
- Strong communication skills, with a friendly, approachable demeanour
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and manage time efficiently
- Drive, commitment, enthusiasm, and a collaborative team-player mindset
Benefits, Flexibility & Additional Information
We embrace agile working and offer a flexible, blended approach to where and how you work, supporting a trust-based culture.
We recognise that everyone has different work preferences, and we value what you achieve—not just when or where you do it. Our offices are located across the UK, including:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Lincoln
- London
- Milton Keynes
- Nottingham
- Sheffield
- Solihull
- Stratford upon Avon
- Tunbridge Wells
This is a hybrid role, primarily based in Nottingham, where we’d ideally like you to be present 2-3 days per week.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, we may need to close early.
As part of the employment confirmation process, we will conduct various background checks. Further details will be shared once an offer is accepted.
Equal Opportunities
Marrons is a dedicated equal-opportunities employer. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent from all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and foster an inclusive culture where employees can thrive by being themselves. Equal opportunity is extended to all individuals based on skills and aptitude, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
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About Marrons
Marrons is a rapidly growing team of town planning, socio-economic, heritage, transport, landscape, master-planning, design, and architectural specialists dedicated to providing expert planning advice across the UK. We serve major housebuilders, developers, manufacturers, and investment companies, coordinating, project-managing, and auditing planning applications—from development-scale projects to urban regeneration and strategic planning initiatives.
Leveraging our industry-leading experience, we negotiate with local planning authorities to secure and optimise permissions for our clients.
Marrons exists under the Ampar Group, a leading collective of firms in legal and professional services, including Lime Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, and Shakespeare Martineau. Ampar Group unites diverse specialist brands under shared values, fostering a collaborative, people-centric culture.
Our strategy centres on unlocking potential: corporate & human, purposeful & profitable, ambitious & inclusive. The Ampar Group provides:
- A rich infrastructure, learning opportunities, flexible schemes, and a shared growth framework
- Collaborative career paths across a diverse specialist network
- A forward-thinking culture of trust, flexibility, and inclusion
Marrons retains its autonomous identity, serving unique clients and markets, while Ampar Group offers its people strategic growth, operational support, and development programmes. We prioritise your success and actively support RTPI membership.
For more details, explore our website or schedule a conversation with our team. Marrons – Driving Forward.
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