Morson Edge are working with a leading employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior Associate Town Planner to join their growing Planning team. This is a permanent opportunity based in either Bristol or London , offering flexible and hybrid working alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified planner to step into a senior leadership position within a highly respected planning, design and placemaking consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading major development projects, managing client relationships, supporting business growth and helping shape the future direction of an expanding planning team. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside architects, urban designers and landscape architects, you will deliver strategic planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning education, healthcare, regeneration, mixed-use development, innovation and institutional sectors. You will also form part of the wider leadership team, contributing to team development, project performance and business strategy. The Opportunity As a Senior Associate, you will combine project leadership, client management and team development responsibilities, supporting both the successful delivery of projects and the continued growth of the planning team. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex planning applications and development projects, contribute to business development activities and support the development of junior team members. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic business decisions whilst working on nationally significant projects that shape communities and the built environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage major planning applications and complex development projects Provide strategic planning advice to public and private sector clients Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor Prepare and review planning strategies, reports and submissions Support business development activities, including bid preparation and winning new work Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team Assist with team leadership, resource planning and recruitment activities Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated development solutions Support the commercial and financial performance of projects and the wider planning team Essential Skills
Associate Director - Town Planning - Up To £125,000 A Year employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
