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Associate Town Planner : Associate Director : Town Planning
Associate / Director: Town Planning
Location: Banbury
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent planning consultancy in its search for an Associate Town Planner or Director to join its expanding team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior role within a well-established consultancy that has built an excellent reputation for delivering expert planning advice across residential, commercial, strategic land, mixed-use, and rural development projects.
The Role
- Leading and managing a broad range of planning applications, appeals, and development projects
- Providing strategic planning advice to a varied private sector client base
- Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities and supporting the consultancy’s growth
- Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and public consultations where required
- Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level planning professionals
- Contributing to the leadership and strategic direction of the business
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Requirements
- MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience
- Proven experience within a planning consultancy environment
- Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
- Demonstrable experience in business development and winning new work
- Leadership experience and the ability to manage and inspire teams
- For Director-level candidates, an established network of contacts and a proven track record of generating business will be highly advantageous
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What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and long-term development
- A supportive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working environment
- The chance to play a key role in shaping the consultancy’s future success
- A varied and high-quality project portfolio across multiple sectors
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Town Planner or Director seeking a new challenge and the chance to make a significant impact within a thriving planning consultancy.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP. Contact: Josh Jones – 0362 010
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