Planning Associate Director

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead high-profile planning projects. This role offers a hybrid working model, professional growth, and a collaborative culture. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in both private and public sectors.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Death in Service

Staff Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and development management.
• Confident in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of planning projects.
• Manage client relationships and project teams.
• Provide expert advice on planning policy.

Skills

Client Management

Analytical Skills

Business Development

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director | Planning | Cardiff

Type: Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary | Ref: DB013

A well-established planning consultancy with a strong presence is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile planning projects across both the private and public sectors.

This highly respected firm is known for its collaborative culture and a strong portfolio of strategic and development management work. With a hybrid working model and a reputation for investing in its people, this role offers both professional growth and a flexible work-life balance.

Associate Director Responsibilities:

1. Lead a wide range of planning projects, from strategic planning to development management.
2. Manage client relationships and project teams.
3. Provide expert advice on planning policy and legislation.
4. Represent clients in negotiations and consultations with local authorities and stakeholders.
5. Mentor junior team members.

Associate Director Requirements:

• MRTPI with extensive experience.
• Experience in both forward planning and development management.
• Confident in client-facing roles and project management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Business development experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 Days Holiday (increases with service).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Enhanced Pension.
• Death in Service.
• Staff Discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eye care vouchers.

If you are ambitious, commercially astute, and ready to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed).