World leading multidisciplinary property consultancy is expanding their leadership team.

Job Title: Associate Director Town Planning
Location: North West, (Manchester or Liverpool office) flexible hybrid working
Salary: £75,000-£85,000 basic salary (negotiable depending on experience) + excellent benefits

The Company
Internationally renowned and world leading integrated project management consultancy with strong relationships across multiple public and private sectors; commercial, education, healthcare, defence, major infrastructure, energy etc. With one of the world’s largest networks of multidisciplinary property professionals, this is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner seeking a leadership opportunity and work on some of the country’s most interesting projects.It’s a flexible, diverse, and inclusive work environment where world-class talent can find unbounded opportunity. The Planning team has recently been nominated as a finalist for ’RTPI Planning Consultancy of the Year’ by the RTPI. Ranked in the top 25 Companies to work and also one of the Times Top 50 employers for women this in a fantastic leadership opportunity within a diverse and talented team offering variety, progression, and a real opportunity to make a true impact.Flexible and remote working is a central part of their culture - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays!

The Role
Working with an extremely varied client base it is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country and solve critical challenges such as social housing, placemaking, and connectivity. Main duties include:Planning Lead: Manage projects across various markets and sectors.
*Bid Preparation: Involved in bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses.
*Project Management:Lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects, responsible for project management and delivery.
*Support: Provide support to junior colleagues and Planning team leaders.
*Multi-disciplinary Environment: Collaborate with colleagues in environmental, engineering, and design disciplines.
*Business Growth: Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.

What do you need to succeed?
*Relevant Planning degree and Chartered Membership of the RTPI is desirable.
*Relevant experience in consultancy, local authority planning team, or similar.
*In-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures, commercial awareness, and ability to manage project budgets.
*Ability to develop client relationships and work winning.
*Coaching and development experience of Town Planners.

What you need to do now
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