Associate Director of Planning Associate Director, Planning (Multiple Locations)Locations: Key locations including Guildford, Lewes, Cirencester and ShrewsburyContract: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive + excellent benefitsAbout the OpportunityWe are working with an established national UK property consultancy with a historic reputation for combining deep local market expertise with strategic, commercially-driven planning and land advisory services. The business operates through a network of 50+ offices across England and Scotland, providing specialist support in residential, commercial, rural and strategic land sectors, and forms part of a wider global real estate group with international reach and resources.This is a key senior planning appointment, with hiring focused in key locations including Guildford, Lewes, Cirencester and Shrewsbury, offering the opportunity to lead challenging and varied planning projects, shape planning strategy, and contribute to the growth of a respected national planning team.The RoleAs an Associate Director, Planning, you will be responsible for: Leading a range of planning applications, appeals and Local Plan matters.Advising landowners, developers and land promoters on planning strategy and delivery.Leading your own projects from inception to successful completion.Supporting senior colleagues with complex cases and contributing to practice development initiatives.Building long-term client relationships and, over time, developing your o