Planning Director

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy is seeking a Planning Director to lead various strategic and development planning projects. This role offers hybrid working, focusing on client relationships and team management. The ideal candidate will hold MRTPI certification and possess extensive experience in planning consultancy, with strong analytical, project management, and client relationship skills. This position also provides competitive salary benefits, including private medical insurance and additional holiday entitlement.

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 planning consultancy.
• Proficiency in forward planning and development management.
• Confident in communication and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead various planning projects from start to finish.
• Mentor team members and support their career growth.
• Provide subject matter expertise during negotiations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Analytical skills

Business development

Education

MRTPI certification

Job description

Director | Planning | Cardiff

Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary

Ref: DB017

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

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) | (phone number removed)