Associate Director – Town Planning
Location: Bedford or Rugby (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
A well-established, employee-owned planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director (Town Planning) to join their team at either their Bedford or Rugby office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chartered planning professional to take on a leadership role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The consultancy operates across a range of sectors and offers a broad portfolio of exciting projects within both the public and private sectors.
Benefits:
Private healthcare (via BUPA)
Life insurance
Company pension with salary sacrifices options
Cycle-to-work scheme
Enhanced maternity provision
Support for professional development and chartership fees
Annual performance and career development reviewsKey Responsibilities:
Leading on site promotion and local plan work
Providing expert planning advice to clients
Preparing for and attending hearings and public inquiries
Building and maintaining client relationships
Supporting business development and networking activity
Mentoring junior team members and overseeing project deliveryThe position also involves helping to grow the consultancy’s presence in the East Midlands and East of England regions, while contributing to a nationwide portfolio that includes residential, commercial, and specialist housing schemes.
Essential Criteria:
Chartered RTPI membership
Strong planning knowledge across a variety of development types
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive and organised approach to project delivery
Full UK driving licenceDesirable Experience:
Public inquiry and hearing representation
Fee proposals and tender submissions
Project budgeting and invoicing
Staff mentoring and line management
Proven track record of business developmentIf you are interested in this Associate Director role, please send your cv to (url removed)