Associate Director - Strategic Planning Consultancy - Edinburgh Are you an experienced planning professional ready to step into a senior leadership position? We are partnering with a well-regarded, independent planning and development consultancy with offices across the UK - including Scotland and Northern Ireland - to recruit a motivated and commercially astute Associate Director to help lead and grow their practice. The firm is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a variety of sectors, advising both public and private sector clients on complex development challenges.Role SummaryAs an Associate Director, you will:Lead and manage high-profile planning projects from inception through submission and determination.Provide senior-level planning strategy and development advice to a diverse client base.Act as a key client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.Mentor and support more junior planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.Contribute to business development, helping shape and drive strategic growth initiatives.This is a senior role ideal for a chartered planner or senior planner ready to take on broader leadership responsibilities, influencing both project outcomes and the long-term success of the consultancy.What We''re Looking ForSubstantial experience in UK town planning, ideally gained in consultancy or senior local government roles.MRTPI accreditation (or equivalent chartership)