Bristol
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
12/05/2025
02/06/2025
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: