Strategic Planning Lead — Associate Director

James & Partners; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Confidential Client in the UK seeks an Associate Director of Planning to lead a broad range of planning projects, from applications to Local Plan work, with hybrid working from Lewes or Guildford.

You will work with landowners, developers and promoters on high-quality schemes, manage client relationships, and deliver commercially focused advice while supporting senior colleagues to grow your own profile.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified with a strong track record of progression.
• Experience in private or public sector planning.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Commercially aware and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning projects including applications, appeals and Local Plan work.
• Work with landowners, developers and promoters on high-quality, often complex schemes.
• Take ownership of client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice.
• Support senior colleagues while building your own profile and client base.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Confidential Client in the UK seeks an Associate Director of Planning to lead a broad range of planning projects, from applications to Local Plan work, with hybrid working from Lewes or Guildford.

You will work with landowners, developers and promoters on high-quality schemes, manage client relationships, and deliver commercially focused advice while supporting senior colleagues to grow your own profile.