Town Planning Director

Job Title:

Director of Town Planning

Location:

London

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-established and growing planning, urbanism and development consultancy in their search for a Director of Town Planning to lead and expand their London presence.

This is a senior leadership opportunity offering genuine autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to build and shape a high-performing London team within a nationally active consultancy.

Based in London, you will take a leading role in growing the consultancy's London and South East offering. Supported by an existing Associate, you will be responsible for:

• Originating and securing new planning instructions
• Developing and strengthening key client relationships
• Leading and delivering complex planning and development projects
• Growing and mentoring a successful London-based team
• Playing a key role in the wider business growth strategy

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of your network and play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Extensive experience within the London and South East planning markets
• A strong and active client network
• Proven expertise in managing and delivering planning strategies and development proposals
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (preferred)
• Commercial awareness and a desire to contribute at board/leadership level

• Salary up to £125,000
• A range of ownership options available
• Hybrid working

Interested?