Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Colchester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their established team.About the Company: This highly regarded consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering expert planning and development advice across England and Wales. Working with major developers, housebuilders, and public sector clients, they are known for their collaborative culture, innovative thinking, and involvement in high-profile and complex projects.The Role: As part of the Colchester-based planning team, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a wide range of projects. This will include strategic planning, development management, and coordinating planning applications for both private and public sector clients. You will also contribute to the continued growth and success of the office, supporting team development and strengthening client relationships.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to deliveryProvide strategic planning advice to a diverse client baseOversee development management projects and planning applicationsCoordinate multi-disciplinary teams and consultantsBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsSupport business development and contribute to office growthRequirements:Minimum of 6 years'' planning experienceMRTPI qualifiedStrong commercial awarenes