Associate Director – Town Planning
Location: Bedford or Rugby (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

A well-established, employee-owned planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director (Town Planning) to join their team at either their Bedford or Rugby office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chartered planning professional to take on a leadership role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The consultancy operates across a range of sectors and offers a broad portfolio of exciting projects within both the public and private sectors.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare (via BUPA)
• Life insurance
• Company pension with salary sacrifices options
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced maternity provision
• Support for professional development and chartership fees
• Annual performance and career development reviews

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on site promotion and local plan work
• Providing expert planning advice to clients
• Preparing for and attending hearings and public inquiries
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking activity
• Mentoring junior team members and overseeing project delivery

The position also involves helping to grow the consultancy’s presence in the East Midlands and East of England regions, while contributing to a nationwide portfolio that includes residential, commercial, and specialist housing schemes.

Essential Criteria:

• Chartered RTPI membership
• Strong planning knowledge across a variety of development types
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and organised approach to project delivery
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience:

• Public inquiry and hearing representation
• Fee proposals and tender submissions
• Project budgeting and invoicing
• Staff mentoring and line management
• Proven track record of business development

If you are interested in this Associate Director role, please send your cv to callum.jones@aztrum.com