Associate Director - Town Planning

Job Title: Associate Director

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded consultancy operating across planning, development economics, and design throughout the UK. With a creative, dynamic, and collaborative culture, they provide expert advice to major developers and housebuilders on complex, high-profile projects across both England and Wales.

This is a full-time position offering an excellent benefits package, including:

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• Competitive salary
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• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
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• Staff discount schemes across a range of retailers
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• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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• Discounts on property and financial services
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• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
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• Death in Service benefit
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• Private medical insurance
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Eye care vouchers
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• Staff referral bonus scheme
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The Role

As part of the Cardiff Planning team, you will play a leading role in delivering significant projects across strategic planning, development management, and project coordination. You will work with a diverse portfolio of private and public sector clients, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Cardiff office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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• A minimum of 6 years' experience and MRTPI accreditation
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• Strong understanding of commercial planning environments, including both forward planning and development management
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• Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and a commitment to high professional standards
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• Strong analytical, written, and communication skills
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• Confidence in client-facing situations and project leadership responsibilities
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• Experience working within the local/regional area is advantageous
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Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or