Associate Planning Director

Associate Planning Director Location: London & Kent (Hybrid 3 days office-based) Salary: Starting package from 65,000, no cap as it depends on experience. Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Carrington West are delighted to be working exclusively with a respected private consultancy with offices in both London and Kent, who are seeking an Associate Planning Director to join and lead their growing planning team. About the Role: This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded planning professional to step into a strategic role, overseeing a dynamic team of 7 planners. Youll be responsible for managing a wide range of planning projects, with a particular focus on appeals and applications and for mentoring junior members of the team to develop their capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the planning function and growing the business, with scope to bring existing clients and develop new relationships. What Were Looking For: A strong private sector background with 15 years experience in town planning. Proven expertise in handling complex planning applications and appeals. Experience in managing or mentoring junior planners in a collaborative team setting. Commercial acumen with the ability to contribute to business development ideally with a network of clients you can bring with you. Comfortable leading a young and ambitious team, and keen to grow and shape it further. MRTPI membership is advantageous, though not essential. The Offer: Flexible working arrangements: 3 days a week in the office. A strong benefits package including: Pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement Salary sacrifice car scheme Private healthcare Interview Process: Our client is happy to arrange either Teams interviews or face-to-face meetings, and is open to informal chats initially. To avoid missing out, please apply today with a copy of your CV, then call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021. If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply, then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 59225

Created: 2025-07-07