Associate Director – Town Planning
Location: Wareham, Dorset
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Planning Consultancy
Working Pattern: Full-time, with flexible working options
Associate Director – Town Planning | Wareham
We are working with an established planning consultancy in Dorset that is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director – Town Planning to join its team in Wareham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take on a senior role within a growing consultancy, leading on a diverse portfolio of projects and playing a key part in the continued development of the business.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical planning expertise, proven experience in managing complex planning applications and appeals, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders. You will work across a varied range of projects, providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers and other clients, while supporting the growth and development of the wider team.
The Role
As Associate Director, you will take a leading role in the delivery of planning projects, combining hands-on technical work with client management, business development and team leadership.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing a varied portfolio of planning projects, from initial feasibility through to planning determination and delivery.
- Preparing and overseeing planning applications, appeals, representations and supporting planning statements.
- Providing strategic planning advice to clients on development opportunities, planning policy and site promotion.
- Managing relationships with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other key stakeholders.
- Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the consultancy.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, helping to secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to the development of the wider planning team.
- Monitoring changes in planning legislation, policy and guidance to ensure advice remains commercially relevant and technically robust.
About You
We are looking to speak with experienced planning professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career or who are already operating at Associate Director level.
You will ideally have:
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
- Significant experience within a planning consultancy, property business or local authority planning environment.
- A strong understanding of the UK planning system, including development management, planning policy and the preparation of planning applications and appeals.
- Experience managing complex projects and advising clients on planning strategy and development potential.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.
- Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to the development of a team.
A background in residential, commercial, strategic land or mixed-use development would be beneficial, although candidates with a broader planning consultancy background will also be considered.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a well-established regional consultancy with an interesting project portfolio and strong local market presence. The role offers scope to take ownership of key client relationships, influence project strategy and contribute directly to the future direction of the business.
For an experienced planner looking for greater responsibility, a more client-facing position and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a close-knit consultancy, this could be an excellent next move.
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