Associate Director - Town Planning

Job Title: Associate Director - Town PlanningLocation: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of an Associate Director for its growing Colchester planning team.Our client is a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. Known for its collaborative culture and high-quality project work, the business advises major developers, housebuilders, land promoters, and public sector organisations on complex and prestigious schemes across England and Wales.This opportunity would suit an experienced Planner operating at Principal Planner, Associate, or Associate Director level who is looking to take the next step within a successful and expanding office.The RoleAs part of the Colchester Planning team, the successful candidate will contribute to and lead on the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a broad range of private and public sector clients.The role will involve:Leading and managing a varied portfolio of planning projectsProviding strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholdersManaging client relationships and supporting business development activitiesPreparing and reviewing planning appraisals, applications, and appealsMentoring and supporting junior members of the planning teamContributing to the continued growth and success of the ..... full job details .....