Associate Director – Reading

Company: FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.
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Thames Valley Leadership – BD, Delivery & TeamManagement

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an MRTPI AssociateDirector to join one of the South East’s most successful planningconsultancies.

This role will play a key part in growing the Reading office and strengthening its presence across the Thames Valley. With a strong pipeline of strategic housing projects alongside commercial and employment-led development, the Associate Director will have responsibility for client management, staff leadership and business development.

The Role

This is a senior appointment requiring both technical credibility and commercial leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Leading major residential and mixed‑use planning strategies
  • Acting as senior advisor to key developer and investor clients
  • Driving business development and winning new work
  • Managing and mentoring a team of planners
  • Financial oversight of projects including profitability and resourcing
  • Leading Local Plan examination work and strategic land promotion
  • Leading planning appeals, hearings and inquiry preparation
  • Supporting recruitment and office growth strategy

About You

  • Experience managing staff, budgets and client relationships
  • Strong market presence across Berkshire / Thames Valley
  • Commercially driven with leadership gravitas

A superb opportunity for an ambitious leader looking for genuine influence and long‑term progression.

All applications will be treated in complete confidence.

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Posted: February 28th, 2026