Associate Planning Director or Director

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Central Bristol is seeking an Associate Planner or Director. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex planning projects, develop client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment. The company is rapidly growing and focuses on various sectors including residential and commercial planning.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Private health insurance

Staff treats programme

Bonus scheme

Social events

Generous Holiday days

Qualifications

• Strong project and people management skills.
• Good local planning knowledge across the South West.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex planning projects including Development Consent Orders.
• Develop and manage client relationships, ensuring high-quality advice.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Full member of the RTPI

Job description

Job Description

Role: Associate Planner OR Director (Town Planning)

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Full-time

My client, a leading planning consultancy, is seeking an Associate Planner or Director to join their growing team in Central Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner with strong industry knowledge and contacts - whether you're ready to step up or looking for a fresh challenge at leadership level.

The company is one of the fastest-growing firms in the UK planning sector, with ambitious plans and a strong presence across residential, commercial, heritage, renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex planning projects including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), offering expert advice to clients across sectors such as housing, commercial, infrastructure and energy.
• Develop and manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring high-quality, commercially sound planning advice.
• Support business growth through proposal writing, attending industry events and identifying new opportunities in the market.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Ensure compliance with planning legislation, company policies and quality standards, maintaining professional integrity and confidentiality at all times.

You will have:

• Full member of the RTPI
• Have good local planning knowledge across the South West and client contacts
• Have strong project and people management skills
• Used to working with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative
• Capable of managing a wide and complex workload
• Personable and a strong team player

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Private health insurance
• Staff treats programme (discounts at high street retailers, cinema tickets, phone plans etc)
• Bonus scheme
• Social events
• Generous Holiday days

If this sounds like the right fit for you, get in touch!

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