Associate Director

Principal Planner / Associate Director - Planning Consultancy
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)

Are you a commercially aware Principal Town Planner or Associate Director looking to take the next step in a growing planning consultancy? Do you want greater responsibility, high-quality projects, and the opportunity to help shape a successful regional team without stepping fully into a Director-level role? This opportunity offers exactly that.

We're recruiting on behalf of a progressive planning consultancy with ambitious growth plans for its Bristol office. They're seeking a Principal Town Planner or Associate Director to play a key role in project delivery, client management, and team development as the business continues to expand.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and strong benefits package
• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Exposure to a wide and varied project portfolio, including urban regeneration and major mixed-use, sustainable developments
• A culture built on trust, flexibility, and autonomy
• Supportive, approachable senior leadership with a genuine focus on career progression
• Hybrid working

The role

This position sits at the heart of the planning team and offers a balance of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibility. You'll support the growth of the Bristol office by delivering complex planning projects and helping mentor and develop junior planners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals across a range of sectors
• Supporting the identification and progression of new development opportunities
• Working closely with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners
• Providing day-to-day guidance and support to junior members of the team
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development and the continued success of the regional team

About you

• Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Solid experience within a UK planning consultancy
• Proven experience leading planning applications and appeals
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage clients and collaborate effectively
• Organised, commercially aware, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• RTPI membership (or working towards chartered status)

If you're a Principal Planner or Associate Director looking for more autonomy, better-quality projects, and a clear route for progression within a supportive consultancy, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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