Associate / Associate Director – Planning (MRTPI)Location: West Midlands (hybrid)Sector: Private sector planning – residential & strategic sitesOur client is a respected, growth-minded planning consultancy partnering with major housebuilders (e.g. Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Developments, Vistry). They are seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director (MRTPI) to help deliver high-quality planning advice and applications across key strategic sites in the West Midlands.The opportunityYou’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering complex residential and mixed-use projects—combining robust planning policy advice with the preparation and management of planning applications. This is a client-facing, delivery-focused position with genuine scope to influence project strategy and mentor junior colleagues. Business development forms a small part of the role; the emphasis is firmly on client service and project leadership.Key responsibilitiesProvide clear, commercially minded planning policy advice to private sector clients.Lead, prepare and submit planning applications for strategic residential and mixed-use developments.Project manage multi-disciplinary teams, programmes and budgets to successful outcomes.Maintain strong relationships with clients, local planning authorities and stakeholders.Guide and develop junior team members; contribute to best practice and quality standards.Support light-touch business development: proposals, capability statements and occasional client meetings.About youChartered Town Planner (MRTPI) – essential.Strong private sector consultancy background, ideally with residential/strategic land experience.Proven track record advising on planning policy and leading complex applications.Confident communicator with excellent report writing and presentation skills.Organised, delivery-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.Knowledge of the West Midlands planning landscape and housing market drivers.What’s on offerCompetitive salary and bonus aligned to seniority (Associate / Associate Director).Flexible, supportive culture with high-calibre projects and national housebuilder clients.Clear progression, exposure to strategic work, and the ability to shape your portfolio.Collaborative team that values quality, integrity, and work–life balance.Work in a City Centre HQ office with great colleagues and a first-class support team around you.Applications (in confidence): Email: shaun@futuregenrecruitment.com Call: Shaun Lewis, Director – 07789 371470All approaches will be handled with the utmost discretion.