Associate Director

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Associate Director / Technical Director - Town Planning Location: Manchester (hybrid working available) Type: Permanent | Full-time Salary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits
A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Technical Director to lead and grow its Town Planning capability in Manchester. This is a senior-level opportunity within one of the UK's most respected planning and environmental teams, delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and development projects across multiple sectors.
With a strong pipeline of nationally significant work in transport, energy, water, and residential development, this is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure in the North of England.
The Opportunity
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Lead and grow a team of town planning consultants based in Manchester and across the North. *
Deliver expert planning advice on major development and infrastructure schemes. *
Manage multi-disciplinary bids and complex project delivery. *
Build and maintain client relationships with public and private sector stakeholders. *
Contribute to national thought leadership around Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. *
Drive business development and identify new market opportunities.
About You
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Chartered Member of the RTPI, with an RTPI-accredited degree in Town and Country Planning. *
Proven leadership experience within a consultancy or multi-disciplinary environment. *
Strong understanding of UK planning law and commercial project delivery. *
Experience managing large-scale planning applications or infrastructure projects. *
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and team-building skills. *
A collaborative mindset and motivation to develop new services and client relationships.
What's on Offer
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A leadership role with a top-tier consultancy delivering nationally significant projects. *
The autonomy to grow and shape the Manchester-based planning team. *
High-profile work in energy (including offshore wind and hydrogen), rail, water, roads and housing. *
A strong, supportive culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration. *
Hybrid working and an excellent package including bonus, car allowance, and extensive benefits.
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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Plus Great Benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Building, Construction

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