Job Description
Role: Associate Director – Town Planning
Location: Reading (preferred), Cambridge, or Southampton
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (flexible, reviewed annually)
Experience: Chartered MRTPI
My client, a leading independent planning consultancy in the UK, is seeking an Associate Planning Director to join their growing team. This is a senior, high-profile role offering the opportunity to lead projects, shape strategy, and support business growth across a strong portfolio of residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes.
The consultancy has a strong focus on residential schemes but also handles commercial projects, town centre regeneration, strategic land, and planning appeals. This is a flexible, collaborative role with opportunities for mentoring, and the chance to influence the direction of the business. Alongside taking ownership of the existing workload, there’s growing involvement in strategic land, with the flexibility to shape your role by pursuing projects and sectors that interest you most.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage a portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration sectors
2. Ensure high-quality delivery on all existing...