Associate Director

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Full time
Location: Norwich
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Associate Planning Director Norfolk Private Planning Consultancy Up to £65,000 plus benefits.

Are you a commercially minded planner with strong leadership skills looking to step into a senior role? We are partnering with a renowned multi-disciplinary planning consultancy that is seeking an Associate Planning Director (or ambitious Associate ready for the next step) to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines technical planning expertise with a strategic, commercial approach to drive success across a diverse portfolio of projects.

About the Role:

As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading projects, managing client relationships, and steering the business toward growth. You'll work across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, with the opportunity to influence the direction of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership:

Oversee and manage a wide range of planning projects, ensuring high-quality service delivery and successful project outcomes. Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Commercial Focus:

Use your business acumen to drive growth, develop new business opportunities, and expand client portfolios. Client Relationships:

Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring their expectations are met and exceeded, while also identifying new ways to add value. Strategic Input:

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business, working closely with senior management to achieve commercial objectives. Stakeholder Engagement:

Liaise with a range of stakeholders including developers, local authorities, and consultants to facilitate smooth project progression.

What We're Looking For:

Proven Experience:

You will have significant experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy setting, with a track record of delivering successful projects. Leadership Skills:

A strong leader with experience managing teams, you are capable of inspiring and developing talent while ensuring efficient project delivery. Commercial Awareness:

You possess a business-focused mindset with the ability to spot opportunities for growth, manage budgets, and drive profitability. Client-Focused:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong client relationships, as well as negotiate effectively with stakeholders. Sector Knowledge:

A background in sectors such as residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments would be highly beneficial.

Why Join?

Leadership Opportunity:

Step into a senior role with significant responsibility and room for career progression. Collaborative Environment:

Work within a multi-disciplinary team of experts where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Competitive Salary & Benefits:

A market-leading package tailored to attract the best talent, with opportunities for bonus and further incentives. Flexible Working:

A hybrid working model offering the flexibility to balance office and remote work to suit your lifestyle.

This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for.

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