Associate Director | Essex | Planning Consultancy

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a successful independent consultancy in Essex on the hire of an Associate Director.

Based in Essex, but with projects nationwide, our client offers the highest standards of client care and professional planning advice. Holding extensive knowledge & experience our client boasts a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant regulations and legislation.

Our client has a diverse client base that includes landowners, developers and public sector clients and as such can offer a truly varied portfolio of projects. These projects can fall into the Affordable Housing, Commercial, Education, Leisure and Tourism, Listed Buildings & Conservation, Masterplans & Strategic Planning, Mixed Use, Residential and Retirement Living sectors.

Working within an experienced team you will effectively communicate, negotiate and mediate on behalf of your client keeping them informed along the way. You will assist your clients by providing a range of planning and development services that include;

-Planning Permissions, Appeals and enforcement

-Planning and Development Appraisals

-Public and Stakeholder Consultation

-Listed Buildings and Conservation

-Strategic Land

-Policy, Briefs and Masterplans

-Project Co-ordination



In order to apply you will hold/demonstrate;

-Relevant qualifications and MRTPI status

-6 to 8 years+ planning experience (including experience from the private sector)

-Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

-Positive attitude and a team player

-Business development skills advantageous



Benefits

-Competitive starting salary (negotiable depending on experience)

-Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to you

-Join a supportive and respected consultancy in the region

-Varied and exciting project profile



Interested?

The Director leading this recruitment is keen to meet with suitable senior level planning professionals ASAP so please register your interest below by clicking 'apply'

For more information on this role or other vacancies in the South East please contact me on 01792 341 104 or matt.fraser@penguinrecruitment.co.uk