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Job Title: Associate Director
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded consultancy operating across planning, development economics, and design throughout the UK. With a creative, dynamic, and collaborative culture, they provide expert advice to major developers and housebuilders on complex, high-profile projects across both England and Wales.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
- Staff discount schemes across a range of retailers
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on property and financial services
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Staff referral bonus scheme
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The Role
As part of the Cardiff Planning team, you will play a leading role in delivering significant projects across strategic planning, development management, and project coordination. You will work with a diverse portfolio of private and public sector clients, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Cardiff office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
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The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- A minimum of 6 years experience and MRTPI accreditation
- Strong understanding of commercial planning environments, including both forward planning and development management
- Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and a commitment to high professional standards
- Strong analytical, written, and communication skills
- Confidence in client-facing situations and project leadership responsibilities
- Experience working within the local/regional area is advantageous
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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