Average Associate Director salary in the UK

Job Title: Associate DirectorLocation: Bristol My client is a UK leading consultancy known for its collaborative, dynamic culture in providing expert advice on a diverse range of prestigious projects. With a strong presence across England and Wales, their Bristol office is now looking for an experienced Associate Director the join the team! This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner who thrives in a client-facing, leadership role. As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering major projects, working closely with both private and public sector clients. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a portfolio of development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard.Provide strategic planning advice to clients on complex planning applications, site promotion, and development opportunities.Oversee and mentor a team of planners, supporting their professional development and ensuring high-quality work output.Manage client relationships, delivering advice, reporting, and presentations to a variety of stakeholders.Contribute to the management and strategic direction of the Bristol office.Represent the company at external meetings, including with local authorities, planning committees, and other stakeholders. Experience & Skills: MRTPI qualified with significant experience in planning, ideally at Senior/Associate level.A proven track record of leading and managing planning projects, particularly in the residential and mixed-use sectors.Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage with clients and stakeholders.Commercially aware, with a strong ability to develop client relationships and generate new business.A strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy, particularly within the Bristol area and the wider Southwest region. What's on offer: Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).Generous bonus scheme.Flexible working arrangements.22 days annual leave + bank holidays.Employee assistance programme.Staff discounts with leading retailers.Salary sacrifice pension scheme.Ongoing support for professional development and qualification progression. Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send you up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call .

Associate Town Planner - Infrastructure TeamLondon Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading independent consultancy specializing in planning and development services, with a strong track record in delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. This dynamic Consultancy is now looking for an experienced Town Planner to join their Infrastructure Team and play a key role in large-scale projects, including nuclear power stations, renewable energy, airport expansions, and transport schemes. Your responsibilities will include: Leading DCO and TWAO projects from pre-application to Examination and determination.Providing commercial advice on complex planning matters.Managing internal and external project teams.Mentoring junior colleagues and overseeing project deliverables.Drafting reports, proposals, and fee submissions. Candidate Requirements Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects and the DCO process.Degree or higher in a relevant subject and RTPI/RICS accreditation.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong understanding of UK planning law and commercial awareness.A proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to lead teams. What's On Offer? Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.28 days annual leave plus public holidays, with options to buy extra leave.Excellent health benefits, private medical insurance, and a pension plan.Flexible working and well-being support! Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call .

Associate Tax Director Top London based practice - Advisory £95,000 plus fantastic benefits Hybrid working Our client is a full service, tech enabled accountancy firm, supporting fast-growing entrepreneurs and businesses to help them build for success. They believe in using first class tax expertise alongside cutting-edge technology to provide the very best tax solutions in the OMB sector. Your experience You will either currently be a corporate Tax Associate Director or Senior Manager looking for a new challenge and looking to work with a firm that can match your ambitions. You must be currently a tax professional in a client facing role with at least 7 years' experience dealing with complex corporate tax compliance and advisory projects. The role You will have your own portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance with the oversight of the corporate tax function and liaising with our extended team. The role will offer a varied range of advisory work, so previous exposure to advisory projects is desirable. This is very much a client facing role which will involve a lot of client interaction so strong communication and client relationship skills are a must. This role offers progression for the right candidate. The opportunity You will be joining a highly motivated team working within a progressive and values-led working culture. Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities are available for the successful candidate along with a super list of benefits and competitive salary. If you are genuinely looking to progress your career in corporate tax then, please send a copy of your CV to . ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.