Associate Director

Associate Director / Planning Director - Planning Consultancy

Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid working)

Are you an experienced Town Planning professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? Are you motivated by growth, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of a thriving consultancy? This could be the next move for you.

We're working with a forward-thinking planning consultancy with ambitious growth plans for its Birmingham office. They're now looking to appoint an Associate Director / Planning Director to play a pivotal role in driving the business forward and delivering high-profile planning projects across the UK.

What's on offer

· Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package

· 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday

· Private medical insurance

· A diverse project portfolio, including urban regeneration and major mixed-use, sustainable urban extensions

· A culture built on trust, empowerment, and autonomy

· The chance to work within a supportive, collaborative leadership team that actively invests in career development

· Hybrid working from a central Birmingham hub

The role
This is a key leadership hire as part of an ambitious growth strategy. You'll take a leading role in expanding the Birmingham presence, winning and delivering work, and helping shape the future direction of the planning team.
You'll be involved in:

· Identifying and delivering new development opportunities

· Leading major mixed-use and strategic urban extension projects nationwide

· Working closely with national house builders, land promoters, and landowners

· Providing leadership, mentorship, and direction to planning teams

· Contributing at a senior level to business development and growth strategy

About you

· Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline

· Significant experience within a UK planning consultancy

· Proven experience preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

· Confident leader with excellent communication and client-facing skills

· Track record of delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines

· RTPI membership (or eligibility)

If you're looking for a senior planning role where you can genuinely influence growth, work on landmark projects, and be trusted to lead, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
 
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