Associate Director - Town PlanningLocation: Dorset, Wareham Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and established planning consultancy on the South Coast in their search for an Associate Director. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Associate seeking a fresh challenge or a Senior Planner ready to progress into an Associate Director role within a supportive and well-respected practice.The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice and successfully guiding development projects from inception through to delivery on the ground. If you became a planner to make a genuine impact, this Associate Director position offers the platform, autonomy and variety to do just that.The RoleAs an Associate Director, you will be a Chartered Town Planner with substantive experience gained in the public and/or private sector (consultancy or client-side). Your responsibilities will include:Understanding the needs and motivations of clients including housebuilders, land promoters, and national, regional and local developers.Developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients and allied professionals.Demonstrating technical excellence and applying planning expertise to set and deliver effective strategies.Preparing high-quality written advice, reports, and planning appraisals.Undertaking due diligence and research, preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.Liaising and negotiating with loc