Associate Director - Chartered Town Planner

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Rugby is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Planning. The role demands a degree-qualified Town Planner with 8–10 years' experience, especially in the private sector. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing applications, and enhancing client relationships. The company offers a hybrid working model, private healthcare, and a focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Private Healthcare with BUPA

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributions towards Professional Subscriptions

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years industry experience required.
• Substantial experience in managing planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise planning projects.
• Oversee applications from site promotion to appeals.
• Foster client relationships through networking.

Skills

Commercial planning advice

Client engagement

Business development

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified Town Planner

RTPI Chartered

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Planning (Chartered Town Planner RTPI)

Location: Rugby

Conrad Consulting are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Town Planner to step into an Associate Director role in Rugby. This employee-owned, planning-led practice delivers bespoke multidisciplinary consultancy to clients across the development sector, in both private and public sectors. You will become a driving force in the Rugby office, enhancing its profile within the Midlands region.

We are looking for a Chartered Town Planner with a minimum of 8–10 years of proven experience, particularly within the private sector. Your expertise should include managing a variety of planning applications and development management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise planning projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee applications of various scales, from site promotion to appeals and public inquiries.
• Foster robust client relationships through effective networking and communication.
• Support the ongoing success and growth of the office and contribute to the delivery of a nationwide project portfolio.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Town Planner
• RTPI Chartered
• Minimum 8 years industry experience
• Substantial experience in providing commercial planning advice and managing planning issues
• Outstanding communication skills and enjoy engaging with clients
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude towards advancing the business
• Experience in business development, tender submissions and mentoring junior staff

Benefits and Working Arrangements

The firm is an employee-owned trust with a focus on wellbeing and professional growth. Regular reviews acknowledge achievements and future goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role offers flexible hybrid working with in-person collaboration on designated core office days and remote support otherwise.

• Private Healthcare with BUPA
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension (with salary sacrifice options)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributions towards Professional Subscriptions
• Enhanced Maternity Leave

How to Apply

If you are ready to help lead and shape the future of an enterprising company, apply now to embark on an exciting career journey as an Associate Director with this reputable firm. Forward your CV through to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting or contact for further information.