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Associate Director of Town Planning

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7NL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Associate Director position in Town Planning is located in Wareham, Dorset, and is ideal for a seasoned Associate or Senior Planner looking to advance their career.
  • Candidates must be a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with experience in both public and/or private sector planning, ideally with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves providing expert planning advice, managing projects, mentoring junior planners, and contributing to business development efforts.
  • The position offers a competitive salary with a performance-related bonus, as well as benefits such as a workplace pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and gym membership.
  • This opportunity allows for significant career growth and the chance to work on a variety of projects across the South Coast.

Associate Director - Town Planning

Location: Wareham, Dorset

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Associate or a Senior Planner eager to progress. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning services, guiding projects from inception through to completion.

The Role:

As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in delivering expert planning advice to a diverse range of clients, including housebuilders, land promoters, local developers, and businesses. You will be involved in managing projects, mentoring junior planners, and helping to grow the business over time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert planning advice and strategic guidance to clients.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Prepare high-quality planning applications, appeals, and reports.
  • Conduct research, due diligence, and negotiations with planning officers.
  • Participate in community engagement events.
  • Mentor and support junior team members.
  • Contribute to business development efforts, with support from the senior team.
  • Effectively manage projects and workload within a team-focused environment.

Requirements:

  • Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)
  • Experience in both public and/or private sector planning.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage projects independently and within a team.
  • Excellent IT skills (MS Office and web-based applications).
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
  • Enthusiasm for problem-solving and delivering high-quality planning solutions.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Gym membership.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Exposure to a wide range of projects across the South Coast.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing consultancy while enjoying the benefits of working in a beautiful coastal location.

Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

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