Technical Director / Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading planning consultancy as a Technical Director or Associate Director in Birmingham. This role offers hybrid and remote working options alongside a competitive salary and benefits. Be part of a dynamic team, delivering high-quality planning services while managing exciting projects and developing talent within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Experienced in consultancy and guiding a team.
• Successful track record in winning and managing infrastructure projects.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Town Planning services to clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary bids for major projects.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Collaboration

Planning Law Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited)

Chartered membership of RTPI

Job description

Technical Director / Associate Director

Birmingham (hybrid & remote options available)

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Car Allowance!

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director to join one of the UK’s leading planning consultancies. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate, fun, and friendly team working collaboratively within a wider Environmental team.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Town Planning services direct to clients.
• Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary bid submissions for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis.
• Collaborate with national Planning team and other internal teams across the UK.
• Manage colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited) with Chartered membership of RTPI.
• Relevant experience working in consultancy and guiding a team.
• Sound, in-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures & sound commercial awareness.
• Evidence of winning and managing major infrastructure and development projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills and proven experience of building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

My client offers a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, they value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss further!