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Associate Director - Gloucester


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  • Gloucester
  • 2 weeks ago

Associate Director of Planning

My client, a well-established and reputable planning consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Associate Director of Planning (ASD) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to take a leading role within a thriving practice, known for its expertise in securing planning permissions for both challenging sites and prestigious developments.

As a small but dynamic firm, they have a proven track record across a wide range of projects, from large-scale developments to smaller, more complex proposals where their input significantly adds value. The client base is diverse, including national developers, housing associations, country estates, small businesses, farmers, and private individuals. Much of the work comes from repeat business or recommendations, which speaks to the high quality and strong reputation they have cultivated over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead planning projects, offering expert advice and securing planning permissions for a variety of developments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Deliver clear, high-quality written reports and planning documentation.
Manage both individual and team-based projects with confidence and efficiency.
Work alongside senior leadership to help drive the continued success and growth of the consultancy.Candidate Requirements:

MRTPI-qualified (or actively working towards accreditation).
Experience in the private sector or local government planning.
A solid understanding of planning matters, particularly in relation to complex and large-scale developments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Confidence in client-facing situations, with a drive to contribute to the company's growth.Benefits:

Competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Pension contributions, birthday leave in addition to annual leave entitlement.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Paid membership subscriptions and CPD events.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
Flexible working policy that offers employees choice, freedom, and flexibility, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.If you are a driven and skilled planning professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the continued success of a growing consultancy, then this is the role for you. Apply now to join a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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