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Role: Associate Director – Town Planning Location: Reading (preferred) or Southampton
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (flexible, reviewed annually)
My client, a leading independent planning consultancy in the UK, is seeking an Associate Planning Director to join their growing team. This is a senior, high-profile role offering the opportunity to lead projects, shape strategy, and support business growth across a strong portfolio of residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes.
The consultancy has a strong focus on residential schemes but also handles commercial projects, town centre regeneration, strategic land, and planning appeals. This is a flexible, collaborative role with opportunities for mentoring, and the chance to influence the direction of the business. Alongside taking ownership of the existing workload, there’s growing involvement in strategic land, with the flexibility to shape your role by pursuing projects and sectors that interest you most.
Lead and manage a portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration sectors
Ensure high-quality delivery on all existing workloads
Maintain and build strong client relationships, including advising on strategic land and growth projects
Note: While business development is encouraged, there are no formal BD targets, the emphasis is on delivering projects successfully and supporting growth.
Chartered MRTPI with strong UK town planning experience
Proven track record delivering major and complex projects, including planning applications and appeals
Experience in residential-led developments, commercial schemes, town centre regeneration, and strategic land - preferred
Strong professional network and ability to develop client relationships
Competitive salary (£50,000–£70,000, with flexibility) bi-annual salary reviews
~ Flexible, hybrid working – full autonomy to shape how and where you work (completely open to a full week of working remotely)
~ Flexible working / car allowance (£6,100 annual)
~ EOT bonus and individual performance bonus
~28 days’ of annual leave with the option to buy up to 12 more (or sell 5)
~ Fun, sociable environment with opportunities for professional development
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior level planner looking to take ownership of projects, mentor others, and make a tangible impact in a flexible and supportive environment.
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