Senior Town Planning Director – National Infrastructure

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate Director / Technical Director – Town Planning to lead significant infrastructure projects. This role involves strategic leadership, client management, and hands-on project delivery across the UK. Ideal candidates should hold MRTPI or an equivalent qualification, possess extensive experience in planning and infrastructure projects, and have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A competitive salary and a hybrid working environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Accredited professional development programmes

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in major planning and infrastructure projects, including DCOs and EIA-led schemes.
• Proven track record in strategic leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong people management and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on large-scale infrastructure and renewables projects across the UK.
• Coordinate and mentor planning teams, contributing to their professional development.
• Represent clients at public inquiries, examinations, and hearings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or equivalent

Job description

A leading planning and environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate Director / Technical Director – Town Planning to lead significant infrastructure projects. This role involves strategic leadership, client management, and hands-on project delivery across the UK. Ideal candidates should hold MRTPI or an equivalent qualification, possess extensive experience in planning and infrastructure projects, and have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A competitive salary and a hybrid working environment are offered.