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Associate Director

Tarson

£58,000 – £75,000 + benefits (guide) Cardiff, Wokingham or London, Wales Full time, Permanent Open until filled

About the opportunity

Our client is always keen to hear from talented Associate Directors who want to help shape a growing land and planning practice. There's no closing date, and we'd be happy to have a confidential chat whenever suits you. The role can be based in Cardiff, Wokingham or London, whichever works best for you.

The consultancy

An independent planning consultancy with a clear focus on residential-led development and strategic land. It promotes sites through local plans, planning applications and appeals for housebuilders, land promoters and landowners. The approach is collaborative and commercially minded, with senior people closely involved in the work.

What you will be doing

  • Leading the promotion of strategic sites through local plan processes, applications and appeals
  • Managing a portfolio of projects and advising clients at a senior level
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with housebuilders, land promoters and landowners
  • Supporting and mentoring planners across the team
  • Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice

About you

  • Substantial experience in residential-led development and strategic land, ideally at Associate or Associate Director level, or ready to step up from Principal
  • A track record of securing outcomes through local plans, applications and appeals
  • Confidence leading clients, teams and projects, with a commercial outlook
  • MRTPI chartered, or close to it
  • An interest in building a profile and contributing to the wider business

The salary guide is £58,000 – £75,000 plus benefits, with London typically around 10% higher. The final package will reflect your experience.

How to apply

Apply through PLANNINGJOBS.COM. A Tarson consultant will call you for a confidential chat before anything is shared with any client. Tarson works with a number of consultancies in the area. Even if this one isn't quite right, a strong CV will be matched to the best fit.

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