Associate Director - Surrey

Surrey

High Starting Salary and Benefits Package

Full Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

26 September 2026

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Associate Director – Surrey

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a nationwide, award-winning planning consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the industry and, importantly, as an employer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and join a business that genuinely invests in its people.

You’ll be joining an established and highly successful consultancy with an excellent pipeline of work, a strong client base and a collaborative culture. You’ll have the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the Surrey team.

The Role

As an Associate Director, you’ll take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of planning projects, providing strategic planning advice and working closely with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.

You’ll also have an important role in supporting the development of the team, winning new work and strengthening existing client relationships.

About You

  • Significant experience within the town planning sector, ideally within consultancy

  • Strong commercial awareness and client management skills

  • Proven ability to manage complex planning projects

  • Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system

  • Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills

  • MRTPI is highly desirable

  • Leadership experience or a desire to take on greater responsibility

What’s on Offer?

  • High starting salary, dependent on experience

  • Excellent benefits package

  • Opportunity to join a nationwide, award-winning consultancy

  • Outstanding reputation as an employer

  • Strong pipeline of exciting projects

  • Excellent career progression opportunities

  • Hybrid and flexible working

  • Supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture

If you’re an experienced Planner operating at Associate Director level, or ready to take that next step, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

For a confidential conversation, get in touch today.

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