Associate Director

Bristol Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver complex planning projects while shaping the growth of the Bristol office. You’ll combine hands-on project delivery with leadership, mentoring junior planners, and managing key client relationships. The position sits at the heart of a growing planning team, offering autonomy, varied opportunities in urban regeneration and sustainable development, and a clear route for progression within a supportive consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary and strong benefits package
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
  • Private medical insurance
  • Exposure to varied project portfolio
  • Culture of trust, flexibility, and autonomy
  • Hybrid working and career progression

Responsibilities

  • Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals across multiple sectors
  • Identifying and progressing new development opportunities
  • Collaborating with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners
  • Providing guidance and development support to junior team members
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Contributing to business development and regional team success

Key requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Town Planning or related discipline
  • Solid experience within a UK planning consultancy
  • Proven experience leading planning applications and appeals
  • Confident communicator with client management and collaboration skills
  • Organised, commercially aware, and committed to high-quality work
  • RTPI membership or working towards chartered status
  • Strong communication
  • Client management
  • Mentorship and team leadership
  • Leadership of planning applications and appeals
  • Project delivery and coordination across sectors
  • Business development and client engagement

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