Associate Director – Planning

FutureGen Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Route to Planning Director

Job summary

FutureGen Recruitment seeks an Associate Director – Planning in Bristol to lead complex planning projects across residential, mixed-use, regeneration and strategic site promotion. You will see instructions through, understand commercial decisions and manage client relationships.

The role offers £62,000–£78,000 plus bonus, with private healthcare, enhanced pension and a route to Planning Director. MRtPi membership and consultancy excellence are preferred.

Qualifications

• MRtPi membership and private-sector consultancy experience.
• Fee management and business development capabilities.
• Organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

Skills

Fee management

Business development

Client communication

Organised

Education

MRtPi

Job description

Associate Director – Planning

Bristol | £62,000–£78,000 plus bonus

Our client is an independent planning consultancy with a national office network and a strong pipeline of work. It is now seeking a Associate Director – Planning in Bristol to support continued growth and take a leading role on complex projects.

The team’s workload covers major residential, mixed-use development, regeneration, employment land and strategic site promotion. You will not be restricted to one narrow stage of the planning process; the intention is for you to see instructions through and understand the commercial decisions behind them.

Where you will add value

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

About you

Mrtpi; strong private‑sector consultancy record; fee management and business development capability. You should also be organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues in straightforward language. The business is interested in people who value good advice and long‑term client relationships rather than unnecessary internal politics.

At this level, the precise shape of the role can be adjusted around your strengths, market profile and the relationships you can develop. All approaches will be handled discreetly.

Package and working arrangements

The salary is £62,000–£78,000 plus bonus. The wider package includes performance bonus, private healthcare, enhanced pension and route to Planning Director. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process.

To apply or discuss the role confidentially, contact:

Shaun Lewis
Director | FutureGen Recruitment
[e-mail]
07789 371470