Associate Director

Our client, a leading employee-owned planning-led consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director to join their growing team in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice, working across a diverse range of projects and sectors.

As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading projects, managing client relationships, and supporting the professional development of more junior staff. You will work closely with Directors while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own portfolio of work and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Associate Director Job Overview

• Lead and manage a range of planning projects across residential, commercial, and specialist housing sectors.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, Local Plan representations, and site promotion work.
• Represent clients at hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public.
• Provide strategic planning advice to a variety of private and public sector clients.
• Oversee project budgets, billing, and fee proposals.
• Actively contribute to business development by networking, maintaining existing client relationships, and securing new opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Contribute to the growth and profile of the Bedford office, while supporting the delivery of projects nationwide.

Associate Director Job Requirements

Associate Director Salary & Benefits

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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