Job Description
Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner / Associate Director
Cardiff (Hybrid Working)
A leading planning and development consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director to join its growing Cardiff team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career with a highly respected consultancy working across a diverse range of projects throughout Wales and the wider UK.
The successful Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director will join an established and collaborative planning team with a strong reputation across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy and strategic land projects. The business offers a supportive environment, strong progression opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile developments from inception through to delivery.
This position offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week based in the Cardiff office and the remainder working remotely.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director, you will:
Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects
Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
Provide strategic planning advice to a broad client base
Manage client relationships and attend stakeholder meetings
Support and mentor junior members of the planning team
Contribute to business development and networking activities
About You
The ideal Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director will have:
MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership
Experience within either consultancy or local authority planning
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Experience managing projects and client relationships
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous
What's on Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
Clear progression opportunities
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the Cardiff office)
Supportive and collaborative culture
Exposure to high-quality and varied planning projects
Professional development and training support
Enhanced benefits package
This opportunity would suit an ambitious Senior Town Planner, experienced Principal Town Planner or commercially minded Associate Director looking to join a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and genuine long-term career prospects.
To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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