Associate Planning Director Job in Bedford
available in Bedford with an established multidisciplinary consultancy focused on their expansion within the East of England region. Offering a competitive salary plus hybrid working, bonus potential, enhanced holiday, and much more.
Founded 30 years ago, this multi-disciplinary consultancy operates nationwide with regional offices located in the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands, South West, East Anglia, and London. With a current team of 70, their services cover town planning, architecture, master planning, landscape architecture, and heritage. They are now looking to expand their Bedford office with an Associate-level Town Planner.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Take the lead on projects, working closely with the Directors
2. Development management and plan/policy work
3. Manage planning applications for a variety of scale projects
4. Planning appeal management
5. Local plan representations
6. Site promotion and local plan examination
7. Public inquiry work
8. Assist in mentoring and developing the wider team
9. Manage client relations and expectations, including new business development and expanding on existing relationships.
Required Skills & Experience
10. 8+ years of experience post-qualification (private or public sector)
11. Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
12. RTPI membership
13. Strong communication skills
14. Full driving licence and car.
What you get back
15. Salary dependent on experience
16. Bonus
17. Hybrid working
18. 25 days + Bank Holidays
19. Pension
20. Private health insurance
21. Death in service
22. Professional body membership paid.