Associate Director of Town Planning

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Associate Director (Planning)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 + Car Allowance

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to help lead the launch of their new Manchester office.

With an established reputation for delivering high-quality planning and development services across the UK, this consultancy is known for its collaborative, commercially-minded approach and its commitment to supporting clients across a wide range of sectors.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned planning professional to help shape the direction of a new regional presence and make a significant impact during an exciting period of growth.

The Role

As Associate Director (Planning) – Non-Executive, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership to ensure the operational effectiveness of the new Manchester office. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, contribute to key decisions, and represent the consultancy in the local market.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management

  • Represent the business at local events and forums.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and the local business community.

    • Compliance and Governance

  • Ensure all office operations align with local planning regulations and internal policies.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the Managing Director, highlighting key opportunities and challenges.

    • Recruitment and Team Building

  • Support the recruitment and onboarding of the new Manchester team.
  • Foster a collaborative and professional culture aligned with the consultancy’s values.

    • Performance Monitoring

  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the new office.
  • Offer strategic recommendations to enhance performance and operational efficiency.

    • Planning Consultancy Work

  • Respond to planning enquiries and manage the full scope of planning services for clients.
  • Deliver fee proposals, conduct site appraisals, submit planning applications and appeals, and advise on planning policy and development strategy.

    • Experience Required

  • Proven experience in a senior planning leadership role.
  • Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Manchester and North West planning landscape.
  • Sound understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to make autonomous, well-informed decisions.
  • MRTPI qualification (essential).
  • Prior non-executive or advisory experience (desirable).

    • What’s on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package (£60K + car allowance)
  • Strategic advisory position with high-level influence
  • Opportunity to shape and support a major regional expansion
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    Location:
    Manchester
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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