Associate Director Planning Director

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK planning consultancy is seeking a Planning Director / Associate Planning Director in Birmingham. This key leadership position offers a competitive salary up to £85,000 and a benefits package that includes private medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Town Planning, extensive consultancy experience, and strong knowledge of UK planning policies. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant projects and shape the future of the Birmingham planning team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

27 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Additional leave day for your birthday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within a planning consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, regulations, applications, and appeals.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver major mixed-use urban extensions.
• Work closely with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Team Inspiration

UK Planning Knowledge

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Planning Director / Associate Planning Director

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in their search for a Planning Director / Associate Planning Director.

Are you a dynamic and talented Planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to join a consultancy with ambitious growth plans and a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK? If so, we would like to hear from you.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £85,000 plus an excellent benefits package
• Private medical insurance, 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and an additional leave day for your birthday
• A varied and engaging workload including urban regeneration and major mixed‑use sustainable urban extensions
• A culture built on trust, empowerment and autonomy
• A supportive, forward‑thinking team with approachable senior leaders who champion development and progression
• Hybrid working from a central Birmingham hub

The Opportunity

Due to continued success and ambitious expansion plans, our client is seeking an Associate Planning Director or Planning Director to join their Birmingham team. This is a key leadership position with significant influence over the growth strategy for the office.

In this role, you will:

• 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 housebuilders, land promoters and landowners
• Join the senior leadership team and help shape the future direction of the business

About You

• 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 & Additional Information

Our client embraces agile working and values flexibility. They focus on the quality of your contribution rather than where it is delivered.

They operate from multiple hubs across the UK, including Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford‑upon‑Avon and Sheffield.

Interested?

To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).