Associate Director - Town Planning

Location: Dorset, Wareham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and established planning consultancy on the South Coast in their search for an Associate Director. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Associate seeking a fresh challenge or a Senior Planner ready to progress into an Associate Director role within a supportive and well-respected practice.

The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice and successfully guiding development projects from inception through to delivery on the ground. If you became a planner to make a genuine impact, this Associate Director position offers the platform, autonomy and variety to do just that.

The Role

As an Associate Director, you will be a Chartered Town Planner with substantive experience gained in the public and/or private sector (consultancy or client-side). Your responsibilities will include:

Understanding the needs and motivations of clients including housebuilders, land promoters, and national, regional and local developers. Developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients and allied professionals. Demonstrating technical excellence and applying planning expertise to set and deliver effective strategies. Preparing high-quality written advice, reports, and planning appraisals. Undertaking due diligence and research, preparing and submitting planning...