Associate Director (Planning)

Our client is a respected, growth -minded planning consultancy partnering with major housebuilders (e.g. Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Developments, Vistry). They are seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director (MRTPI) to help deliver high -quality planning advice and applications across key strategic sites in the West Midlands.

The opportunity

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering complex residential and mixed -use projects—combining robust planning policy advice with the preparation and management of planning applications. This is a client -facing, delivery -focused position with genuine scope to influence project strategy and mentor junior colleagues. Business development forms a small part of the role; the emphasis is firmly on client service and project leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clear, commercially minded planning policy advice to private sector clients.
  
• Lead, prepare and submit planning applications for strategic residential and mixed -use developments.
  
• Project manage multi -disciplinary teams, programmes and budgets to successful outcomes.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, local planning authorities and stakeholders.
  
• Guide and develop junior team members; contribute to best practice and quality standards.
  
• Support light -touch business development: proposals, capability statements and occasional client meetings.
  

About you

• Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) – essential.
  
• Strong private sector consultancy background, ideally with residential/strategic land experience.
  
• Proven track record advising on planning policy and leading complex applications.
  
• Confident communicator with excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  
• Organised, delivery -driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge of the West Midlands planning landscape and housing market drivers.
  

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus aligned to seniority (Associate / Associate Director).
  
• Flexible, supportive culture with high -calibre projects and national housebuilder clients.
  
• Clear progression, exposure to strategic work, and the ability to shape your portfolio.
  
• Collaborative team that values quality, integrity, and work–life balance.
  
• Work in a City Centre HQ office with great colleagues and a first -class support team around you.
  

Applications (in confidence):

Email: [email protected]

Call: Shaun Lewis, Director – 07789 371470

All approaches will be handled with the utmost discretion.