Associate / Associate Director

  • FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

  • Region- UK - West; UK - South West; UK - West Midlands
  • Province Gloucestershire
  • City Bristol
  • Postal Code BS1
  • Country United Kingdom
Job Description

FutureGen Recruitment is proud to be representing a highly respected, multi-office UK planning consultancy entering another exciting phase of growth.

This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced Associate or Associate Director level Chartered Planner (MRTPI) to join a well-established national consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the commercial development sector.

The Opportunity

Our client has long been recognised as a market leader across:

  • Commercial and retail development
  • Industrial and logistics schemes
  • Strategic land and residential development (an expanding focus area)

They are now looking to appoint a senior-level planner who can both deliver high-quality planning advice and play a key role in strengthening and growing an already successful planning team.

This role would suit someone who:

  • Has a strong private sector consultancy background
  • Operates confidently at Associate / Associate Director level
  • Has an existing client network or clear ability to generate and retain work
  • Wants the platform, brand strength and multidisciplinary backing of a national consultancy
What They're Looking For
  • Significant experience within private consultancy
  • Proven ability to manage major applications, appeals and client portfolios
  • Confidence in business development and client relationship management
  • A planner who can "back themselves" to grow under a well-known and respected umbrella
  • This is not just a delivery role - it's a growth role.
Why This Consultancy?
  • Established national presence with multiple UK offices
  • Strong cross-disciplinary support
  • Clear progression pathways
  • A culture that rewards performance

They offer:

  • Highly competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
  • Very strong, performance-led bonus scheme

Genuine autonomy and trust at senior level

For ambitious senior planners who want both financial reward and professional credibility, this is a serious platform to elevate your career.

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