Planning Director

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy is seeking a Planning Director to play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile projects across private and public sectors. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have MRTPI accreditation and extensive experience in planning management. Benefits include private medical insurance and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• 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 relationship management

Project management

Analytical skills

Business development

Mentoring

Education

MRTPI Accreditation

Job description

Overview

A well-established planning consultancy with a strong national presence is seeking a Planning Director to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of 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

• Lead a wide range of planning projects, from strategic planning to development management
• Manage client relationships and project teams
• Provide expert advice on planning policy and legislation
• Represent clients in negotiations and consultations with local authorities and stakeholders
• Mentor the team and support their progression

Director Requirements

• MRTPI with extensive experience
• Experience in both forward planning and development management
• Team management
• Confident client facing 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

How to apply

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)