Associate Director in Manchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national property consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to join their Manchester office. This role involves managing complex planning projects, developing client relationships, and driving business development initiatives. Candidates should be RTPI qualified with strong communication skills and a proven track record in consultancy, guiding clients through the planning process. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the consultancy's growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Variable Benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• Full RTPI membership required.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in consultancy or local authority roles.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload and building long-term client relationships.
• Preparing and submitting complex planning applications.
• Conducting research and planning appraisals.

Skills

Communication

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Associate Director

Location: London/Birmingham/Manchester

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading national property consultancy in their search for an Associate Director.

Having formed twenty-eight years ago, they offer a full range of property services and expert advice to support their clients with all their property needs. These vary widely from Building Consultancy, Business Rates, Consultancy, Commercial Agency, Lease Advisory, Property & Asset Management, Planning & Development, Sustainability and Valuations.

Their vision is to be an exceptional national property consultancy loved by their clients, their people and they are looking for someone who will share this passion.

Candidates are required to have:

* Degree in Town Planning or a relevant field; full RTPI membership is essential

* Extensive post-qualification experience in consultancy or local authority roles

* Demonstrated success in managing complex planning projects and leading client relationships

* Advanced knowledge of planning policy, legislation, and appeals processes

* Strong commercial acumen with experience in fee generation and team management

* Outstanding communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and presenting at public forums

* Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members

* Proven track record in business development and client growth strategies

* Commercially minded with experience generating sustained fee income

What does the role involve?

As an Associate Director, this exciting full-time role will involve:

* Having your own caseload and clients, offering high-level advice and building long-term relationships

* Preparing and submitting larger and more complex planning applications and appeals

* Undertaking regular committee meetings, hearings and public examinations

* Conducting research and undertaking planning appraisals to establish the development of potential of sites

* Researching planning policies and formulating strategies to maximise the prospect of success

* Writing high quality reports with recommendations

* Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process

* Attending site visits and client meetings

* Contributing to business development through networking, identifying new opportunities, and preparing fee proposals

This role will involve delivering high-quality consultancy across a variety of planning

projects, including appraisals, applications, appeals, land promotion, and

enforcement within the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and

employment sectors.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a demonstrable track record of

business development or bring their own portfolio of clients. They'll play an active

role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, as well as maintaining

and growing existing client relationships.

Business development is a core part of this position and essential to meeting individual and team targets.

They'll be instrumental in driving the success of their national consultancy while delivering expert advice and support to clients across the UK

What does the role offer?

* Competitive Salary

* Car allowance

* Bonus

* Benefits (will vary dependent upon experience).