Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cardiff
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Town Planning Director
Cardiff (Hybrid)
A leading UK planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planning Director to play a key role in growing their Cardiff team and expanding their presence across Wales and the South West. They will consider candidates in Bristol but you would be required to travel to Cardiff once a week. Strong business development skills are essential.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position with a strong mix of project delivery, team leadership, and business development. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of work, typically spanning residential, mixed-use and strategic land projects.
Key responsibilities include:
·Leading and developing the Cardiff planning team
·Managing complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions
·Driving business development and winning new work
·Building and maintaining strong client relationships
·Mentoring junior team members and supporting their progression
·Contributing to the wider regional and national growth strategy
Projects & Clients
You'll be working with a broad client base including:
·National and regional housebuilders
·Land promoters and developers
·Private landowners and investors
·Local authorities and public sector bodies
Projects range from immediate planning applications through to long-term strategic land promotion.
Location & Flexibility
·Cardiff-based: Tuesday-Thursday in the office
·Bristol-based: Flexible working with 1 day per week in Cardiff
About You
·Significant experience in UK town planning (private consultancy or local authority)
·MRTPI qualified (or eligible)
·Strong commercial awareness and a track record of winning work
·Experience leading projects and managing client relationships
·Previous team leadership experience or ready to step into a Director-level role
Why Apply?
·Opportunity to shape and grow a regional team
·Autonomy to develop your own client base
·Strong pipeline of work and established brand
·Clear progression within a supportive, collaborative environment
·Competitive salary and bonus
If you are a well experienced Associate Director looking for a step up or a Director looking for a change, reach out now (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or (url removed)
Reference - 67788