Associate Director | Planning Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead planning projects. This role involves business development, team leadership, and collaborating on urban regeneration initiatives. The ideal candidate will be RTPI qualified with significant consultancy experience. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

27 days holiday (+ birthday leave)

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• RTPI qualified professional.
• Significant experience in planning consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile planning projects.
• Identify new opportunities and support client relationships.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial skills

Understanding of UK planning system

Business development

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Associate Director
Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a nationally respected consultancy with ambitious growth plans as they look to appoint an Associate Director for their Birmingham office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly capable planning professional to step into a senior leadership role and help shape the future of a thriving planning team.

The Role
This position offers the chance to lead high-profile planning projects, particularly in urban regeneration and large-scale sustainable urban extensions. Working closely with housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners, the successful Associate Director will play a pivotal role in business development and delivery across the Midlands and further afield.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and delivering planning strategies across a wide range of developments

• Identifying new opportunities and supporting client relationships at a strategic level

• Collaborating with a growing multi-disciplinary team across the UK

• Driving commercial success and contributing to the wider leadership of the planning team

• Mentoring junior team members and fostering internal growth

Requirements:

• RTPI qualified with a degree in Town Planning or a closely related field

• Significant experience in a consultancy or private sector planning environment

• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and application processes

• Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial skills

• A track record in business development and project delivery

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Competitive salary with a range of benefits including private medical insurance, 27 days holiday (+ birthday leave), and bonus schemes

• Hybrid working with a central Birmingham hub

• A supportive, forward-thinking environment that values autonomy and innovation

• Real progression opportunities – be a key part of the firm’s expansion plans

• National office network with flexible working culture

If you’re an experienced Associate Director ready to take the next big step in your planning career, this is a standout opportunity to join a collaborative, well-established consultancy with real momentum.

Contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email [e-mail] to find out more.