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Job Title: Associate Director
Location: Bedford or Rugby
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading employee:owned planning:led practice in their search for an Associate Director to join their team in either Bedford or Rugby.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role within a respected, multidisciplinary consultancy that delivers projects across residential, commercial, and specialist housing sectors, while also offering strong support for professional and personal development.
The Role
As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in leading planning projects, managing applications of varying scales, supporting appeals, local plan representations, and site promotion. You will work directly with clients, providing high:level commercial advice, and will be actively involved in growing the profile and client base of the Bedford and Rugby offices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on planning applications, appeals, and development plan work.
Provide commercial planning advice to a range of clients.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, attending networking events and meetings.
Mentor and support junior team members.
Contribute to business development, tender submissions, and fee proposals.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary group (masterplanning, architecture, transport, environmental services, etc.).
Whats on Offer
Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
Private healthcare (BUPA).
Life insurance and contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice option).
Cycle:to:work scheme.
Contributions towards professional subscriptions.
Enhanced maternity scheme.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
Requirements
Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI).
Minimum of 8:10 years professional planning experience, predominantly within the private sector.
Proven ability to manage planning applications and appeals at a range of scales.
Desirable
Experience in business development and work generation.
Track record of appearing at hearings/public inquiries.
Experience managing budgets, tenders, and mentoring junior staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected practice, taking a senior role with autonomy while benefiting from the support of an established leadership team.
Interested?
Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 362 010 or email
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
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