Role: Associate Director – Town Planning

Location: Reading (preferred), Cambridge, or Southampton

Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (flexible, reviewed annually)

Experience: Chartered MRTPI with proven senior planning experience

My client, a leading independent planning consultancy in the UK, is seeking an Associate Director of Town Planning to join their growing team. This is a senior, high-profile role offering the opportunity to lead projects, shape strategy, and support business growth across a strong portfolio of residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes.

The consultancy has a 70% residential focus but also handles commercial projects, town centre regeneration, strategic land, and planning appeals. This is a flexible, collaborative role with opportunities for mentoring, and the chance to influence the direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration sectors
• Ensure high-quality delivery on all existing workloads
• Support the leadership team in shaping business strategy and growth initiatives
• Line-manage and mentor junior planners (likely one direct report initially)
• Maintain and build strong client relationships, including advising on strategic land and growth projects
• Contribute ideas, energy, and positivity to the team culture

Note: While business development is encouraged, there are no formal BD targets, the emphasis is on delivering projects successfully and supporting growth.

Requirements:

• Chartered MRTPI with strong UK town planning experience
• Proven track record delivering major and complex projects, including planning applications and appeals
• Experience in residential-led developments, commercial schemes, town centre regeneration, and strategic land
• Confident leader and team player, with experience mentoring others
• Strong professional network and ability to develop client relationships
• Highly motivated, strategic thinker with energy and positivity

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (£50,000–£70,000, with flexibility)
• Annual salary review (June, occasionally December)
• Flexible, hybrid working – Reading office ~3 days/week (flexible)
• Flexible working / car allowance (£6,000 annual)
• Significant autonomy and ownership of your workload
• Opportunity to influence the growth and strategy of a respected planning consultancy
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Fun, sociable environment with opportunities for professional development

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior level planner looking to take ownership of projects, mentor others, and make a tangible impact in a flexible and supportive environment.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, get in touch!

ORaban@propsourceconsulting.com

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