Associate Director

Associate Town Planning Director - Manchester

Location:

Manchester (City Centre)
Employment:
Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious and experienced Associate Town Planner ready to take the next big step in your career or Principal Town Planner looking for progression? I'm working with a nationally recognised planning and development consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and an expanding team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join as an Associate Director where you'll play a pivotal role in leading impactful projects across the North West and beyond.

As an Associate Director, you will:

· Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of planning projects, from major residential and commercial schemes to regeneration, infrastructure and strategic site work.

· Provide high-quality planning and land use advice to a varied client base including developers, house builders, investors and public sector clients.

· Manage the preparation and submission of planning applications, representations, appeals and strategy documents.

· Directly contribute to business growth by fostering and developing strong client relationships and winning repeat work.

· Mentor and support more junior team members, nurturing their professional development and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

· Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) (or equivalent) with typically 5+ years post-qualifying experience in planning consultancy.

· A proven track record of delivering planning projects through the UK regulatory framework, preferably with experience across complex or high-profile schemes.

· Strong analytical, communication and client management skills with the ability to work independently and lead on multiple projects.

· A proactive approach to business development, with the ability to grow your own network and drive revenue.

Benefits:

· Join a prestigious, employee-owned planning consultancy with a strong reputation for excellence and influence in planning policy and development strategy.

· Be part of a growing Manchester team with exciting opportunities to shape place-making across the North West.

· Competitive salary, profit-share bonus scheme, flexible and supportive culture, and opportunities for professional progress.

· Work within a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, and career development is actively supported.

Interested?
Send your CV outlining your experience and aspirations, or contact me directly for a confidential discussion about the role on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
 
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