Senior Associate Planning Hertfordshire Private Planning Consultancy Salary: £75,000+ DOE + Discretionary Bonus and Benefits We are working with a well-established and growing private planning consultancy in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate as a key strategic hire, with a clear pathway to leading the team in the medium term. This role has been created to strengthen the leadership structure of the business and sits between Partner and Associate level. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and business growth. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional who is ready to step into a more influential role, take ownership of client relationships, and help shape the future direction of a successful consultancy. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will take the lead on business development, contribute to the firm''s profile in the market, and support the ongoing growth of the team. Key Responsibilities Managing and delivering a range of planning projects from inception through to determination Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing commercially focused planning advice Driving business development, including winning new instructions and growing existing client relationships Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team Working closely with the Partner on strategy, workload planning and future growth Playing an active role in shaping the con