Associate Planning Director Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester Working Pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home Sector: Private Consultancy Opportunity Type: Permanent The Opportunity On behalf of a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Altrincham, we are working with our client to recruit an experienced Associate Planning Director. This role has been created due to continued business growth and a strong pipeline of work across the North West and beyond. It presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to step into a senior leadership role and help shape the future of a thriving consultancy. The Role Depending on experience and level, responsibilities may include: Managing and delivering a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination Providing expert planning advice to clients across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes Leading and mentoring junior members of the planning team Building and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development, fee proposals and repeat work Representing clients at planning committees, public consultations and stakeholder meetings At Associate/Director level: contributing to strategic growth, team development and potential equity discussions About You We are keen to speak with planners who can demonstrate: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline MRTPI (or working towards for Senior level) Significant