Associate Director Cambridge

A rare opportunity has become available with one of the
region’s most highly regarded planning consultancies for an MRTPI Associate
Director to join its Cambridge team.

Operating in one of the UK’s most competitive development
markets, this consultancy advises on strategic residential projects alongside
science park expansion, innovation -led mixed -use schemes and complex employment
development. The Associate Director will play a key role in strengthening
market presence, expanding client relationships and developing a
high -performing team.

The Role

This is a senior appointment requiring technical
credibility, commercial leadership and strong client influence.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading
  complex residential and mixed -use planning strategies
  
• Acting
  as senior advisor to key developer, investor and landowner clients
  
• Driving
  business development and winning new instructions
  
• Managing
  and mentoring a growing team of planners
  
• Supporting
  recruitment and long -term team growth strategy
  
• Financial
  oversight of projects, ensuring profitability and resource efficiency
  
• Leading
  Local Plan promotion strategies and examination work
  
• Managing
  appeal submissions and inquiry preparation
  
• Supporting
  Directors with strategic market positioning across Cambridge
  

This is a role for someone who wants to be a visible leader
in a thriving planning market.

About You

• MRTPI
  qualified (essential)
  
• Proven
  track record delivering major planning projects
  
• Strong
  staff management and mentoring experience
  
• Demonstrable
  business development capability
  
• Strong
  commercial acumen and fee management experience
  
• Established
  Cambridge / East Anglia network
  

A genuine leadership opportunity with strong progression
potential.

All applications will be treated in complete confidence.