Associate Director

Cambridge Leadership – Strategic Growth, BD & Team Management

A rare opportunity has become available with one of theregion’s most highly regarded planning consultancies for an MRTPI Associate Director to join its Cambridge team.

Operating in one of the UK’s most competitive development markets, this consultancy advises on strategic residential projects alongside science park expansion, innovation-led mixed-use schemes and complex employment development. The Associate Director will play a key role in strengthening market presence, expanding client relationships and developing ahigh-performing team.

The Role

This is a senior appointment requiring technical credibility, commercial leadership and strong client influence.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading complex residential and mixed-use planning strategies
• Actingas senior advisor to key developer, investor and landowner clients
• Driving business development and winning new instructions
• Managing and mentoring a growing team of planners
• Supporting recruitment and long-term team growth strategy
• Financial oversight of projects, ensuring profitability and resource efficiency
• Leading Local Plan promotion strategies and examination work
• Managing appeal submissions and inquiry preparation
• Supporting Directors with strategic market positioning across Cambridge

This is a role for someone who wants to be a visible leaderin a thriving planning market.

About You

• Strong staff management and mentoring experience
• Strong commercial acumen and fee management experience

A genuine leadership opportunity with strong progression potential.

All applications will be treated in complete confidence.