Town Planning Director in Cardiff

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Town Planning Director to lead Cardiff/Bristol activities, driving growth across Wales and the South West. Hybrid working with weekly Cardiff visits and strong BD expectations.

You will manage a diverse workload from residential to strategic land projects and mentor the team. Applicants should have UK town planning experience, MRTPI status or eligibility, and a proven ability to win work and manage client relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK town planning across private consultancy or local authorities.
• MRTPI qualified or eligible to pursue chartered status.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of winning work.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Previous team leadership or readiness for a Director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cardiff planning team.
• Manage complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions.
• Drive business development and win new work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and support their progression.
• Contribute to wider regional growth strategy.

Skills

Town planning

MRTPI

Business development

Leadership

Education

MRTPI eligible

Job description

Job DescriptionTown Planning Director Cardiff or Bristol (Hybrid)

A leading UK planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planning Director to play a key role in growing their Cardiff or Bristol team and expanding their presence across Wales and the South West. They will consider candidates in Bristol but you would be required to travel to Cardiff once a week. Strong business development skills are essential.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position with a strong mix of project delivery, team leadership, and business development. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of work, typically spanning residential, mixed-use and strategic land projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Cardiff planning team
• Managing complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions
• Driving business development and winning new work
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their progression
• Contributing to the wider regional and growth strategy

Projects & Clients

You’ll be working with a broad client base including:

• and regional housebuilders
• Land promoters and developers
• Private landowners and investors
• Local authorities and public sector bodies

Projects range from immediate planning applications through to long-term strategic land promotion.

Location & Flexibility

• Cardiff-based: Tuesday-Thursday in the office
• Bristol-based: Flexible working with 1 day per week in Cardiff

About You

• Significant experience in UK town planning (private consultancy or local authority)
• MRTPI qualified (or eligible)
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of winning work
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships
• Previous team leadership experience or ready to step into a Director-level role

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape and grow a regional team
• Autonomy to develop your own client base
• Strong pipeline of work and established brand
• Clear progression within a supportive, collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and bonus

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