Associate Director | Planning Director

Job Title

Planning Director / Associate Planning Director

Birmingham

Up to £85,000 DOE

Leading UK planning consultancy based in Birmingham with ambitious growth plans.

• Competitive salary up to £85,000 plus excellent benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and a birthday leave day
• A varied and engaging workload including urban regeneration and major mixed‑use sustainable urban extensions
• A culture built on trust, empowerment and autonomy
• Hybrid working from a central Birmingham hub

This is a key leadership position with significant influence over the growth strategy for the office.

• Help drive the strategic growth and development of the Birmingham planning team
• Lead on a broad range of high‑profile projects
• Identify and promote new development opportunities across the UK
• Play a central role in delivering major mixed‑use urban extensions
• Work closely with national house builders, land promoters and landowners
• Join the senior leadership team and help shape the future direction of the business

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Extensive experience within a planning consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, regulations, applications and appeals
• Ability to lead and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines
• RTPI membership

Agile working and values flexibility. Focus on the quality of your contribution, rather than where it is delivered.

To find out more, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment (email removed).