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Associate Director Town Planning
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Associate Director - Town Planning
Locations: Abingdon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Level: Associate / Associate Director
Sector: Town Planning / Infrastructure Planning
Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time options)
An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its growing national Development & Infrastructure Planning team. With opportunities available across multiple UK offices, this is a pivotal role suited for a commercially minded planner with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality planning solutions across a diverse range of projects.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Hybrid working as standard, with flexible arrangements available.
Access to industry-recognised professional training and leadership development programs.
A flat and collaborative team structure, fostering innovation and cross-sector learning.
Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects with real impact.
About the Role
Working as part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary planning team, you will lead the delivery of complex planning applications across a wide spectrum of sectors including residential, commercial, logistics, energy, major infrastructure, data centres, retail, and aviation. You'll contribute to business development, manage client relationships, and mentor junior planners. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategy and project delivery in a firm where planning is central to long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage planning projects of varying scale and complexity.
Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying and securing new business.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.
Prepare and review planning applications, Local Plan representations, appeal statements, and EIA documents.
Provide input into tender submissions and fee proposals.
Support public inquiries, Local Plan examinations, and major consultations.
Oversee project resourcing, finances, and compliance with client expectations.
About You:
MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Proven experience leading on large-scale planning projects, including infrastructure and energy developments.
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legal frameworks.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Commercial acumen with a strong client focus.
How to Apply:
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