949 Associate Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Associate Director

London, England

85,000 - 100,000 Per Annum

Hybrid Work

We are seeking an Associate Director with a Civils background to join our client's team on the in their London office on a permanent basis.

Our client is an industry leader within the Engineering space and have worked on a large scale projects across the UK, Europe and America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical input and delivery across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations
• Drive technical quality and innovation across all stages of project execution
• Manage resources, budgets, and client relationships effectively
• Support strategic planning and business development efforts
• Mentor teams and promote technical growth within the engineering group
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership on growth and direction

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's)
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE/IStructE or equivalent)
• Deep expertise in civil/structural design and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Strong leadership, client-facing, and communication skills
• Confident report writer with excellent attention to detail.

Please give George Wilson a call for further information or a confidential chat about your next steps on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Associate Director / Technical Director - Town Planning
Location: Manchester (hybrid working available)
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Technical Director to lead and grow its Town Planning capability in Manchester . This is a senior-level opportunity within one of the UK's most respected planning and environmental teams, delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and development projects across multiple sectors.

With a strong pipeline of nationally significant work in transport, energy, water, and residential development, this is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure in the North of England.

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow a team of town planning consultants based in Manchester and across the North.

• Deliver expert planning advice on major development and infrastructure schemes.

• Manage multi-disciplinary bids and complex project delivery.

• Build and maintain client relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.

• Contribute to national thought leadership around Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation.

• Drive business development and identify new market opportunities.

About You

• Chartered Member of the RTPI, with an RTPI-accredited degree in Town and Country Planning.

• Proven leadership experience within a consultancy or multi-disciplinary environment.

• Strong understanding of UK planning law and commercial project delivery.

• Experience managing large-scale planning applications or infrastructure projects.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and team-building skills.

• A collaborative mindset and motivation to develop new services and client relationships.

What's on Offer

• A leadership role with a top-tier consultancy delivering nationally significant projects.

• The autonomy to grow and shape the Manchester-based planning team.

• High-profile work in energy (including offshore wind and hydrogen), rail, water, roads and housing.

• A strong, supportive culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration.

• Hybrid working and an excellent package including bonus, car allowance, and extensive benefits.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Anderselite are working with a client who is a well-respected and an established planning consultancy known for its expertise in planning, development economics, and design throughout the UK. They have built a strong reputation by providing expert advice to major developers and house-builders on complex and high-profile projects across England and Wales. Their culture is creative, dynamic, and collaborative.

As an Associate Director within the Cardiff Planning team, you will lead and contribute to the successful delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management, and project coordination for a variety of private and public sector clients.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the growth and development of an established and successful office. Ideal candidate will have;

MRTPI qualified with a minimum of six years’ experience in planning

Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record in both forward planning and development management

Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of work

Exceptional analytical and written communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all levels

Confident in client-facing situations and skilled in managing projects from conception to completion

Experience working within the local area

Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive remuneration package based on experience, along with excellent opportunities for professional growth and a welcoming work environment. Benefits include:

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service (up to 30 days)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour support

Retail Discounts through exclusive schemes

Private Medical Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Staff Referral Bonus for successful introductions of new permanent staff

Job Title: Associate Town Planner
Location: Edinburgh
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time office based
We are working with a well established planning consultancy who are looking for an Associate Town Planner to come in and join their team in their Edinburgh office. The right candidate will be willing to come in to the office 5 days a week with some flexibility and have experience within retail planning projects.
This role offers a great opportunity to progress and eventually be head of planning in the Edinburgh office.
Responsibilities:
·Provide strategic advice to clients
·Ensure regulatory compliance
·Build and maintain client relationships
·Prepare reports and documentation
·Help support the current planning director through the planning applications and process
Qualifications:
·Must be a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)
·Minimum 7 years experience
·Strong communication skills
·Ability to work independently
Benefits:
·Competitive salary
·Private health insurance
·Professional development opportunities
·Bonus scheme
·Site visits in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered for it, please submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
 
Job reference - 60452
 

Our client is looking for an Associate Director for their Birmingham office. This is a leading consultancy that is offering a fantastic chance for you to lead their team.

The successful candidate will be experienced at managing large multi-disciplinary tender proposals and will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work with existing sector within the team, client and colleagues across the company.

What’s on offer:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
li>Private medical insurance
• 23 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• Staff are supported to achieve professional qualification with ICE or IStructE.

The role:

• The development and/or implementation of plans for the longer-term benefit to the of the team in line with business strategy.
• The recruitment, appraisal, performance, development, morale and motivation of the team.
• Financial performance in specified areas. (e.g. healthy profit / cash flow)
• Procuring work (Negotiating significant contracts/agreements with customers and or suppliers)
• Accountable for meeting agreed deadlines
• Responsible and accountable for client relations (internal and/or external)
• Represents Meinhardt and/or the industry/profession at high levels nationally and internationally, e.g. government think tanks, national policy and international conferences
• Executes responsibilities as outlined in the firm’s Management System
< i>External marketing (out of hours where required) in the interest of securing new work
• Contributes to the development of the business strategy.
• The overall design and/or management of large, complex, long-term projects (technical or business) – coordinating many different people/facilities/resources etc within tight time and budget constraints.
< i>Predicting and planning future resources.
• Promoting learning from successes and problems within the group and across the firm.
• Negotiating major contracts with customers/clients and/or suppliers/contractors.
• Setting and meeting agreed budgets; has input to the overall business operating plan.

What you need to succeed:

• Drainage design to schemes in an Urban or Greenfield setting including sustainable urban drainage and hydraulic modelling.
• Familiar with Section 102 and 104 adoptions, 106 connection application and 185 diversion work.
• Negotiating with Statutory bodies including The Environment Agency on hydraulic matters
• pertaining to the development.
• Detailed experience in compiling Code for Sustainable Homes, Breeam and CEEQUAL code assessments.

A dynamic, leading Construction Consultancy that are based near Crawley are now looking for an experienced and driven Associate Director to join their close-knit team.

The Associate Director will be joining a successful Consultancy and will play a crucial role in managing a team and delivering schemes in the High-end Residential sector.

The Company that the Associate Director will be joining:

The Associate Director will be joining an established Consultancy with a presence in the UK and globally, along with a busy pipeline that requires an Associate Director to support the delivery of these current schemes.

The Associate Director will be given the opportunity to run their own team and the schemes being delivered are a mixture of New Build and Refurbishments and are based in Cobham, Oxford and West Sussex. The projects contract values will range up to 20m.

The role of an Associate Director:

The Associate Director will play a crucial role in overseeing the full lifecycle of multiple high value projects from start-finish. The Associate Director will be collaborating with the Project Director and will be offering their full support and knowledge to the wider Project Management team to overcome any challenges faced within projects.

As an Associate Director, you will also be responsible for continuing to grow existing relationships with existing and new clients and stakeholders to ensure they're satisfied with the progress made on their projects.

The Associate Director responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Project Management team to drive schemes forward to Completion
• Improving relationships with clients, stakeholders and other external parties
• Support the Project Managers and junior members with any challenges faced during project lifecycles
• Report to Project Director on a weekly basis with project progress
• Running projects simultaneously
• Attend regular meetings with clients to discuss project progress
• Ensure all works are compliant with safety and quality standards

The Associate Director requirements:

• Proven experience within the Construction Consultancy industry
• Experience within High End Residential sector
• MAPM/MRICS would be preferred
• Ability to lead projects simultaneously
• Determined individual that is eager to win Projects

In return:

• Salary package of 75,000-85,000
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid offered
• Competitive bonus structure
• Joining a small, yet friendly team
• Car/Travel allowance
• Monthly social events.
• Positive office environment.

If you are an Associate Director looking for an exciting move like this, please contact Luca Beltrami at Ernest and Florent.

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A boutique Consultancy based near Cambridge are searching for a client-facing Associate Director with previous Consultancy experience and knowledge of delivering schemes in the Residential, Healthcare, Later Living and Data Centre sectors.

The Company that the Associate Director will join:

The Associate Director will be joining a growing Consultancy that have a strong reputation for delivering schemes in the Residential, Healthcare, Later Living and Data Centre sectors. The Associate Director will be overseeing projects including New Builds, Extensions and Refurbishments with Contract values as high as 50m.

The Associate Director role:

The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing the full lifecycle of multiple projects from start-finish. The Associate Director will be collaborating with the Project Director and will be offering their full support and knowledge to the wider Project Management team.

As an Associate Director, you will also be responsible for continuing to grow existing relationships with existing and new clients and stakeholders to ensure they're satisfied with the progress made on their projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Project Management team to drive schemes forward to Completion
• Building relationships with clients, stakeholders and other external parties
• Support the Project Managers with any challenges faced during project lifecycles
• Report to Project Director on a weekly basis with project progress
• Running projects simultaneously
• Attend regular meetings with clients to discuss project progress
• Ensure all works are compliant with safety and quality standards

Associate Director requirements:

• Previous experience working for a Construction Consultancy
• Knowledge of Residential, Healthcare, Later Living or Data Centre is ideal
• MRICS or MAPM Chartered is preferred
• A relevant BSc/MSc in Construction industry would be ideal
• Commutable to Cambridge
• Ability to manage Schemes simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What would be offered:

• 80,000-90,000 per annum salary package
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Hybrid approach available
• Travel to site covered
• Competitive bonus structure
• 9% pension contribution
• Great company culture
• Quarterly company social events

If you are a proven Associate Director who is searching for an exciting opportunity within a growing Construction Consultancy, please contact Luca Beltrami at Ernest and Florent.

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Associate Director
Private Consultancy
Birmingham, UK
£65,000+ per annum
 
Carrington West are pleased to be working with a leading multi-disciplinary real estate company based in Birmingham, renowned for its innovative approach and exceptional service. With an in-house planning team, they provide comprehensive solutions that cater to the diverse needs of their clients.
 
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our business forward, leveraging their expertise to manage and grow our portfolio of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact within a thriving company.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Oversee and manage a diverse range of real estate projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
·Lead and develop our planning team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
·Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
·Drive business development initiatives to identify and secure new opportunities.
·Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
·Provide strategic input into the company's growth and development plans.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
·Proven experience in a similar role within the real estate industry.
·Strong leadership and team management skills.
·Excellent knowledge of the planning process and regulations.
·Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
·Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
·A proactive and results-driven approach.
 
Benefits:
·Car allowance from £5.5k
·Private healthcare
·Option to buy additional holiday
·Gym flex
·Electric car scheme
·IT purchasing at a discounted rate
·Pension scheme
·Discounts on retail & travel
The company are offering a completely flexible working arrangement which can be discussed in the interview.   
 
Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met.
 
The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application.
 
This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.
 
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).
 
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
 
Job Reference Number: 51557
 

Associate Planning Director
Up to £80,000 plus benefits.
Location: Flexible, midlands area.
 
Are you an experienced planner looking for a leadership role with flexibility and the opportunity to shape projects from start to finish? We are seeking an Associate Planner / Director to join our client who is a boutique consultancy who are keen to grow a presence in the Midlands area. You will be working closely with a small, dynamic team on a variety of development control projects.
 
About the Role:
This role is perfect for a planning professional who enjoys hands-on involvement in development control (DC) projects, with a focus on residential schemes and other DC-related matters. You will lead and manage projects across all stages of the planning process, ensuring successful outcomes for clients while playing a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Project Management: Lead and oversee a variety of DC-focused projects, particularly in the residential sector.
·Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring their goals are met and expectations exceeded.
·Development Control: Manage and handle all aspects of development control, including applications, appeals, and site assessments.
·Team Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to a small but growing team of planners, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
·Consultancy Growth: Contribute to business development by nurturing existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
 
What We're Looking For:
·Proven Experience: Extensive experience in development control, with a strong track record of handling residential projects.
·Leadership Skills: A natural leader who can inspire and manage a small team, while also working autonomously.
·Client-Focused: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage client relationships and ensure smooth project delivery.
·Commercial Acumen: The ability to identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the consultancy.
·Flexibility: You will work from the office on Monday and Tuesday, with the option to work remotely for the rest of the week - or come into the office full-time if you prefer.
 
What's on Offer:
·Flexible Working Arrangements
·Leadership Role: A chance to step into a senior position with the potential for further career development.
·Collaborative Environment: Join a small, supportive team of 7 planners working on exciting and impactful projects.
·Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and the level of responsibility
 
Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met.
 
The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application.
 
This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.
 
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).
 
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
 
Job Reference Number: 57772