Planning Director

Carrington West; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading town planning consultancy in Milton Keynes is seeking a Planning Director to lead the delivery of consultancy services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong client network, and a proven ability to drive business development. This role offers a competitive salary, a generous bonus structure, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Lead a dynamic team and shape the future of the firm while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in town planning, both public and private sectors.
• Proven track record in business development and client acquisition.
• Strong understanding of UK planning appeals and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planning consultancy services across various sectors.
• Grow revenue through client relationships and business development.
• Mentor and support career development of planning team.

Skills

Business development

UK planning policy

Client communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Overview

Town Planning Director
Location: Milton Keynes

A growing independent town planning consultancy based in Milton Keynes is seeking a commercially driven Planning Director to play a key role in expanding the business. This is a unique opportunity for an Associate Director or Director with an existing client base or network to take on a leadership position, shape the future of a dynamic firm, and be rewarded for the business they bring.

The Role

• Take a leading role in the delivery and management of planning consultancy services across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Bring clients or active business relationships with you, helping to drive revenue growth and expand the firm's footprint across the South East, Home Counties, and beyond.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of planners, supporting career development and technical excellence.
• Oversee complex planning applications, appeals, pre-application engagement, permitted development advice, and local plan representations.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to shape business strategy and explore new markets and opportunities.

About You

• MRTPI qualified with 10+ years' experience in town planning, ideally across both public and private sectors.
• Proven track record of business development, with the ability to bring clients or generate work from day one.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, appeals, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communicator, confident in advising developers, landowners, and house builders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to help grow a young, forward-thinking consultancy.

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership position with significant influence over business direction and strategy.
• Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure based on work brought in and team performance.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with a strong reputation for clear, honest, and commercially focused advice.
• Opportunity to grow your own client base within a nimble, highly regarded practice.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements from a Milton Keynes base.

How to Apply

If you're a planning professional ready to take the next step, lead a growing team, and bring clients into a thriving consultancy, we want to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation, contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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