Associate Director – Town Planning

Job Title: Associate Director – Town Planning

Location: Colchester

About the role

As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery
• Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base
• Oversee development management projects and planning applications
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultants
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support business development and contribute to office growth

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years’ planning experience
• MRTPI qualified
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in both forward planning and development management
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles
• Proven project management capabilities
• Experience working within the local area is advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects
• Clear career progression within a respected national consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Life assurance / Death in Service benefit
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 support)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Retail and service discounts

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