National Planning Director — Growth & Delivery Leader

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Director of Planning. This national role provides strategic leadership across the UK planning practice and oversight of major infrastructure and development projects.

The ideal candidate will hold an RTPI-accredited degree and be a Chartered RTPI member, with a proven track record in winning and delivering high-profile schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of planning teams within a consultancy or authority.
• Track record of winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across senior clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice.
• Develop and deliver business growth plans.
• Lead and develop teams across multiple regions.
• Drive work-winning activities and secure major projects.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture across the practice.
• Mentor planning professionals and support talent development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Team mentoring

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Chartered RTPI member

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Director of Planning. This national role provides strategic leadership across the UK planning practice and oversight of major infrastructure and development projects.

The ideal candidate will hold an RTPI-accredited degree and be a Chartered RTPI member, with a proven track record in winning and delivering high-profile schemes.