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Position: Associate Director : Planning

Location: Bedford or Rugby Office

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning:led consultancy in the appointment of an experienced Associate Director (Town Planning) for their Bedford or Rugby office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused and chartered planner to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

About The Role

This role offers the chance to lead a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, specialist housing, and commercial development, working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading planning applications, appeals, and site promotion work
• Representing clients at hearings, inquiries, and Local Plan reviews
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to business growth
• Building strong client relationships and expanding networks across the East Midlands and East of England
  
  

• Chartered Member of the RTPI
• Minimum 8:10 years experience, primarily in the private sector
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated success in project and team leadership
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

• Public Inquiry/EiP exposure
• Budget and fee proposal preparation
• Mentoring junior colleagues
• Business development and client acquisition
  
  

• Work with a respected, employee:focused consultancy
• Hybrid working model with collaborative office culture
• Projects across a variety of sectors and scales
• Excellent benefits including BUPA healthcare, enhanced maternity, life insurance, pension, CPD support, and more
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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