Associate Director – Town PlanningLocation: LondonCompany: Leading Independent Multidisciplinary ConsultancyA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a well-established, forward-thinking planning, design, and environmental consultancy with a strong national presence. The business is known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and developing trusted relationships across the UK.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Regional Director of Planning to drive growth within London and the South East, strengthening client relationships, winning new work, and leading on significant projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and estates.The RoleThis position is ideal for a commercially minded planning professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and has the technical ability to oversee complex projects. You’ll work closely with a talented, multidisciplinary team of over 80 professionals nationwide and help shape the firm’s growth in the region.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on client engagement and relationship management across planning projects.Generate new business opportunities while maintaining and developing existing client relationships.Identify and pursue new markets, clients, and growth opportunities.Prepare and deliver winning tender presentations and reports.Manage large-scale, complex planning projects to the highest standards.Negotiate major contracts and manage key legal and commercial aspects.Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the planning team.RequirementsMRTPI qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-chartership experience.Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in business development.Excellent client management and presentation skills.Confident leading projects across multiple sectors and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.BenefitsThis company takes pride in supporting its people and offers an exceptional benefits package, including:Health & WellbeingPrivate medical insurance (Vitality)BUPA cash planEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted gym membershipsLifestyle & PerksEnhanced annual leave entitlementAdditional loyalty days for long serviceHybrid workingAccess to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discountsRewards & RecognitionAnnual company bonus schemeDefined promotion windowsRegular team events and social activitiesCareer & DevelopmentProfessional membership subscriptions coveredProtected CPD time and structured progression frameworkAccess to exclusive online learning resourcesFinancial SecurityEnhanced company pensionDeath-in-service coverInterested?Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:Email: josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.ukPhone: 01792 362010I am also working on a number of Planning roles across the UK and Ireland from Graduate to Director level. #J-18808-Ljbffr