Associate Director - Town PlanningLocation: London, Birmingham, Northampton or Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days in office per week)Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits (dependent on experience)Are you a talented Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Principal Town Planning Consultant or Associate Director to join a leading national consultancy team working across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and employment sectors.This role is ideal for a confident and driven individual with a strong background in planning consultancy or local authority planning, and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes across a wide variety of projects. You will manage your own caseload, lead complex applications and appeals, and support the development of junior team members.You'll be instrumental in business development - maintaining strong client relationships and actively identifying new opportunities to drive growth. A personal portfolio of clients or proven ability to generate new business will be a distinct advantage.Key Responsibilities:Manage a personal caseload of complex planning projects and client accountsPrepare and submit major planning applications and appealsRepresent clients at committee meetings, hearings, and public examinationsConduct site appraisals and planning policy research to assess development potentialProduce detailed planning reports and strategic recommendationsEngage effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and the wider project teamAttend site visits and client meetingsLead on business development activities, including networking and proposal preparationAbout You:Degree in Town Planning or a related disciplineChartered Member of the RTPI (essential)Significant post-qualification experience in a consultancy or local authority settingIn-depth understanding of UK planning legislation and policyDemonstrable success in managing complex applications and appealsProven track record of developing client relationships and generating fee incomeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCommercially focused, with a strategic mindsetThis is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic and ambitious planning team, with the flexibility of hybrid working and clear pathways for professional growth.To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)Reference - 59738 #J-18808-Ljbffr