Associate Director, Town Planning — Hybrid & Growth Leader

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Company pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director of Town Planning to lead a growing consultancy’s planning team in the UK. The role focuses on project leadership, client management and business development across a varied portfolio.

The successful candidate will drive strategy, mentor staff, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships while contributing to growth and market presence in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in town planning within a consultancy.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception to completion.
• Provide strategic and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Lead on complex planning applications and development proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, LPAs and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior and senior planning team members and support growth.

Skills

Town planning

Client management

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Town Planning degree or Geography or Environmental Planning

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director of Town Planning to lead a growing consultancy’s planning team in the UK. The role focuses on project leadership, client management and business development across a varied portfolio.

The successful candidate will drive strategy, mentor staff, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships while contributing to growth and market presence in a hybrid working environment.