Associate Director Town Planning

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Bedford seeks an experienced Associate Director for Town Planning. The role involves managing diverse planning projects across sectors, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive planning experience, strong interpersonal skills, and chartered RTPI membership, along with a focus on business development. Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous Annual Leave Allowance

Death in Service Cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Career growth and professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience, with a significant private sector background.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of managing tenders and fee proposals (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage planning projects, including applications, appeals, site promotions, and public inquiries.
• Develop new business and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and support day-to-day operations.
• Provide strategic planning advice to a variety of clients across multiple sectors.

Skills

Chartered membership of the RTPI

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in business development and client management

Ability to lead teams and manage project budgets

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Town Planning - Bedford

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Ref: DB070

We are seeking an experienced Town Planner for an Associate Director role with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will manage diverse planning projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, and specialist housing for older people. You'll be key in client relationship building and project delivery, working both autonomously and alongside a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning projects, including applications, appeals, site promotions, and public inquiries
• Develop new business and maintain client relationships
• Mentor junior staff and support day-to-day operations
• Provide strategic planning advice to a variety of clients across multiple sectors

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience, with a significant private sector background
• Chartered membership of the RTPI
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in business development and client management
• Ability to lead teams and manage project budgets
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of managing tenders and fee proposals (Desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Healthcare
• Generous Annual Leave Allowance
• Hybrid working
• Death in Service Cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career growth and professional development
• Many more!

Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)