Associate Director - Birmingham

Zodiac Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Planning team. You will manage planning applications, liaise with clients, and oversee projects to ensure successful outcomes. Ideal candidates will have 6-10 years of consultancy experience, an MRTPI qualification, and a strong passion for planning. This position offers a competitive salary of £50k+ and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Great academics.
• MRTPI qualification.
• 6-10 years professional experience in planning consultancy.
• Genuine passion for planning.
• Driven, ambitious, and great at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Act as primary contact for clients, providing expert advice.
• Oversee planning projects from inception to completion.
• Analyse and interpret planning policies.
• Engage with stakeholders for project approvals.
• Mentor junior planners.

Skills

Great academics

MRTPI

6-10 years professional experience

Passion for planning

Commercial skills

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Salary £50k+ (DOE) Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning

Associate Director

Birmingham

£50k+ (DOE)

My client in London is looking for an Associate Director to join their Planning team in Central Birmingham. Their expertise spans across residential, commercial, and public sector projects, where the team work closely with clients to navigate the complexities of planning regulations and deliver successful outcomes. If you are looking to take the next step in your Planning career, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.

Responsibilities

• Planning Applications : Prepare and manage planning applications, including conducting site appraisals, feasibility studies, and impact assessments.
• Client Liaison : Act as the primary contact for clients, providing expert advice on planning policies, strategies, and development opportunities.
• Project Management : Oversee planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered to.
• Policy Analysis : Analyse and interpret planning policies, regulations, and guidelines to inform project strategies and recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with local authorities, community groups, and other stakeholders to facilitate project approvals and foster positive relationships.
• Team Leadership : Mentor junior planners and support their professional development through guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Great academics
• MRTPI
• 6-10 years professional experience working in a planning consultancy
• A genuine passion for planning
• Driven, ambitious, commercial, and great at building / maintaining relationships

How to apply

Are you interested in this or any other town planning job opportunities across the UK? Please get in touch by emailing your CV to or call Kirsty Tanner on 01792 940004 or apply below!