Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading town planning consultancy in the South of England is looking for an Associate Director. This role involves engaging with clients, managing projects, and providing expert planning advice, backed by a strong commitment to professional excellence and business development. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Workplace pension

Flexible working arrangements

Gym membership

Qualifications

• At least seven years post qualification experience, discretion for right candidates.
• Desire to find solutions and willingness to learn as profession evolves.
• Driving licence and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs, including housebuilders and local developers.
• Develop relationships and demonstrate technical excellence in projects.
• Manage applications, research, and participate in community engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT literacy

Problem-solving enthusiasm

Education

At least seven years post qualification experience

Job description

Associate Director

Location: Wareham, Dorset

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an exciting town planning consultancy based in the South, providing advice hold expertise in all aspects of the planning system. They assist clients obtaining planning permission and maximising the potential of development projects large and small across the south of England from their offices located near Poole, Dorset.

Candidates are required to have:

• At least seven years post qualification experience (albeit we will exercise our discretion for the right candidate)
• Enthusiasm and a desire to find solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good IT literacy (MS Office applications and confident in using web-based applications)
• A willingness to learn as our profession evolves (be it through legislative change, policy, or good practice). We will support you with CPD opportunities.
• A driving licence and have access to a car.

What does the role involve?

• Understanding the needs and motivations of clients, which encompass housebuilders, land promoters, local developers, and businesses
• Developing long lasting relationships with clients and allied professionals
• Showing a commitment to growing new business
• Demonstrating technical excellence and the ability to apply accrued knowledge and expertise to new projects, both setting and executing a strategy
• Act with confidence and integrity, giving honest clear advice and managing the inherent risks associated with the planning process
• Undertaking due diligence and research, prepare and submit applications and appeals, liaise, and negotiate with officers during the course of determination
• Participate in community engagement events
• Taking responsibility and work on their own initiative, albeit within a supportive team structure and environment
• Project manage and use their time effectively

What does the role offer?

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Workplace pension
• Flexible working arrangements
• Gym membership.

If this Associate Director role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland on [e-mail] or call 01792 365 006 to discuss further!