Associate Director – Town Planning New Full Time

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:

* Competitive salary

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)

* Staff discount schemes across a range of retailers

* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

* Discounts on property and financial services

* Salary sacrifice pension scheme

* Death in Service benefit

* Private medical insurance

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Eye care vouchers

* Staff referral bonus scheme

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:

* A minimum of 6 years’ experience and MRTPI accreditation

* Strong understanding of commercial planning environments, including both forward planning and development management

* Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and a commitment to high professional standards

* Strong analytical, written, and communication skills

* Confidence in client-facing situations and project leadership responsibilities

* Experience working within the local/regional area is advantageous

Interested?