Planning Director

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Planning Director to lead high-profile projects across sectors. This role offers hybrid working and professional growth opportunities within a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI accreditation and extensive planning experience.

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 forward planning and development management.
• Confident in project management and client interactions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team management

Client-facing skills

Analytical skills

Business development

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Job Description

Director | Planning | Cardiff

Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary

Ref: DB017

A well-established planning consultancy with a strong presence is seeking a Planning 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.

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 the team and support their progression

Requirements:

• MRTPI with extensive experience
• Experience in both forward planning and development management
• Team management skills
• Confident client-facing and project management abilities
• 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).