Town Planning Director

Overview

Senior leadership role in a UK planning consultancy, tasked with growing the Cardiff or Bristol team and expanding presence across Wales and the South West. You will balance project delivery, team leadership and business development to manage a varied portfolio. You will lead complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions while building strong client relationships. The role requires weekly travel to Cardiff and cross-regional collaboration in a flexible hybrid setup. A high-impact opportunity to shape regional growth and client acquisition within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and bonus
• autonomy to develop your own client base
• flexible working
• supportive, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cardiff planning team
• Manage complex planning applications, appeals and site promotions
• Drive business development and win new work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor junior team members and support progression
• Contribute to regional and national growth strategy

Key requirements

• Significant experience in UK town planning (private consultancy or local authority)
• MRTPI qualified (or eligible)
• Strong commercial awareness and track record of winning work
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships
• Previous team leadership experience or readiness for Director-level role

• leadership
• mentoring
• client relationship management
• planning applications
• appeals
• site promotions

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