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Associate Director - Town Planning
Location: London
Company: Leading Independent Multidisciplinary Consultancy
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a well-established, forward-thinking planning, design, and environmental consultancy with a strong national presence. The business is known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and developing trusted relationships across the UK.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Regional Director of Planning to drive growth within London and the South East, strengthening client relationships, winning new work, and leading on significant projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and estates.
The Role
This position is ideal for a commercially minded planning professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and has the technical ability to oversee complex projects. You'll work closely with a talented, multidisciplinary team of over 80 professionals nationwide and help shape the firm's growth in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on client engagement and relationship management across planning projects.
Generate new business opportunities while maintaining and developing existing client relationships.
Identify and pursue new markets, clients, and growth opportunities.
Prepare and deliver winning tender presentations and reports.
Manage large-scale, complex planning projects to the highest standards.
Negotiate major contracts and manage key legal and commercial aspects.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the planning team.Requirements
MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-chartership experience.
Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in business development.
Excellent client management and presentation skills.
Confident leading projects across multiple sectors and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.Benefits
This company takes pride in supporting its people and offers an exceptional benefits package, including:
Health & Wellbeing
Private medical insurance (Vitality)
BUPA cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membershipsLifestyle & Perks
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Additional loyalty days for long service
Hybrid working
Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discountsRewards & Recognition
Annual company bonus scheme
Defined promotion windows
Regular team events and social activitiesCareer & Development
Professional membership subscriptions covered
Protected CPD time and structured progression framework
Access to exclusive online learning resourcesFinancial Security
Enhanced company pension
Death-in-service coverInterested?
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