Associate Director

Anderselite; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Town Planning Director to lead their planning team. This role involves managing complex projects, providing strategic advice, and driving business development while ensuring compliance with planning policies. You'll engage with local authorities and stakeholders, fostering a high-performance culture within your team. Join a collaborative and supportive environment that offers career progression, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including flexible working options and gym membership. If you're ready to make a significant impact on community projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Competitive Salary

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension

Professional Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning and MRTPI accreditation are essential.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex planning projects for diverse sectors.
• Drive business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Client Engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Knowledge of UK Planning Regulations

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI Accreditation

Job description

About the Company
My client is the Southeast's largest independent multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across planning, design, and environmental sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Associate Town Planning Director to lead and develop our planning team, working on diverse projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.

The Role as an Associate Director
As an Associate Town Planning Director, you will:

1. Lead and manage complex planning projects, providing strategic advice to clients.
2. Drive business development opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
3. Oversee and mentor a team of planners, fostering a high-performance culture.
4. Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to navigate planning processes.
5. Ensure projects comply with planning policies and regulatory requirements.

Why Join?

Bonus Scheme.
Competitive Salary.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pension.
Professional membership.
Cycle to work and tech-scheme.
Career progression opportunities in a growing consultancy.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Flexible working options and a competitive benefits package.
Gym membership.
On-site breakfast and refreshments.
Work on impactful projects that shape communities.

About You as an Associate Director
We are looking for a passionate and commercially minded leader who brings:

1. A degree in Town Planning (or related field) and MRTPI accreditation.
2. Proven experience in strategic and development planning.
3. A strong track record in business development and client engagement.
4. Excellent knowledge of UK planning regulations and policy frameworks.
5. Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a successful team.

If you are a motivated planning professional looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now!
If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to or call Tamzin on (phone number removed) to discuss further.