Associate Director, Town Planning - London (Hybrid)

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking an experienced Planning Consultant to step into an Associate Director role, managing projects and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in planning, strong communication skills, and be MRTPI qualified. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits and emphasizes quality of work over hours worked.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in planning, ideally in consultancy.
• Strong development management skills and expertise.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and begin to take on leadership roles.
• Maintain relationships with clients and provide accurate advice.
• Handle pre-applications and manage planning applications.
• Negotiate with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop your own client base or bring existing clients.
• Attend planning committee meetings and consultations.
• Mentor and help manage junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Negotiation

Business development

Mentoring

Education

MRTPI or equivalent

Job description

Are you seeking a fresh environment to further your progression towards a future leadership position with an incredibly flexible and experienced team, currently consulting on an exciting variety of projects from major urban extensions to landmark central London developments?

I am working closely with a well-established consultancy in central London, looking for a Planning Consultant to join as an Associate Director.

This close-knit team have a reputation for maintaining standards of excellence across their well-balanced business, providing you with the infrastructure and support to excel in this role.

You will be offered support in your development with the opportunity to build your network with existing clients, whilst generating new business in your sector of choice.

You will be involved in (among other responsibilities):

• Managing projects, assisting in delegating and starting to take on leadership role
• Continuing to maintain relationships with clients in providing accurate advice and communicating effectively
• Dealing with pre-apps and manage planning applications through the development process
• Communicating and negotiating with clients, stakeholders and local regularly
• Business development and working up your own client base, or bringing your own
• Attending meetings for Planning Committee, Consultations and similar events in representation of both the Company and clients through the planning process
• Mentoring and helping to manage junior team members

You will ideally:

• Have at least 7 years within planning - ideally in consultancy
• Strong development management skillset and expertise
• Be MRTPI or equivalent
• Be a strong communicator with excellent written work

In reward for the hard work, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as ongoing training and being part of an excellent team and company to progress you in your career - where hours you work are not as important as the quality of output in what you do!

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

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