Associate Director | Planning Director

Job Title:

Associate Planning Director / Planning Director

Location:

Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, forward-thinking planning consultancy with ambitious growth plans in their search for an Associate Planning Director / Planning Director to join their Birmingham team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a pivotal role in the growth and success of a well-established consultancy presence in the Midlands.

The Opportunity

Our client offers a collaborative, empowering working culture where individuals are trusted with autonomy and encouraged to shape both projects and the wider business. You will work on a diverse and high-profile portfolio of projects, including urban regeneration schemes and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK.

You will also become part of the senior leadership team, helping to identify and deliver new development opportunities while building strong relationships with national house builders, land promoters and landowners.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Private medical insurance
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Hybrid working from a central Birmingham hub
A varied workload across high-quality, strategic planning projects
A supportive, inclusive culture with genuine career development opportunities

The Role

Playing a key role in the growth strategy of the Birmingham office
Leading and delivering complex planning projects from inception to consent
Identifying new development opportunities and supporting business development
Managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of service delivery
Leading, mentoring and developing junior members of the team About You

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Significant experience within a UK planning consultancy
Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, applications and appeals
Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects to tight deadlines
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
RTPI membership

Agile Working

Our client embraces agile working, offering a flexible, blended approach to where and how work is carried out. With multiple hubs across the UK, they focus on valuing outputs and impact rather than location.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)