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Job Title: Associate Director of Planning
Location: Lewes or Guildford
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property and planning consultancy in the appointment of an experienced planning professional at Senior Planner, Associate or Associate Director level to join their team in either Lewes or Guildford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects for landowners, developers, and land promoters, while taking responsibility for their own projects and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
The Role
As Part Of The Planning Team, You Will
- Lead your own planning projects from inception through to delivery.
- Work across a varied portfolio of planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations.
- Provide commercially focused planning advice to landowners, developers, and promoters.
- Support senior colleagues on more complex planning matters.
- Manage client relationships and develop long-term connections.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute towards growing your own client base.
- Coordinate external consultants and project inputs to ensure successful outcomes.
- Manage project budgets, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Contribute to the reputation and continued success of the wider planning team.
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About You
We are looking for an experienced planning professional who is:
- MRTPI qualified with a strong track record within planning.
- Experienced in either the private or public sector, ideally with consultancy experience.
- Confident managing projects and client relationships at all levels.
- Commercially minded with strong planning judgment.
- An excellent written and verbal communicator.
- Organised and capable of managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- A creative problem-solver who can identify opportunities and practical solutions.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
- Ambitious and interested in developing their own professional profile and client base.
- A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to join an established and highly regarded property and planning consultancy.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Excellent career progression towards Associate Director and beyond.
- Varied portfolio of planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects.
- Opportunity to develop and manage your own client base.
- Company car allowance.
- Bonus scheme and share incentive plan.
- Private medical cover and life assurance.
- 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Pension and group income protection.
- Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
- A range of retail, travel, and leisure discounts.
- Supportive team environment and regular social activities.
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If you're a Senior Planner, Associate, or Associate Director looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop strong client relationships, and play a key role in the growth of a successful planning team, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, contact Josh Jones on 362 010.
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