Associate Director

Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a nationally respected consultancy with ambitious growth plans as they look to appoint an Associate Director for their Birmingham office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly capable planning professional to step into a senior leadership role and help shape the future of a thriving planning team.

The Role

This position offers the chance to lead high-profile planning projects, particularly in urban regeneration and large-scale sustainable urban extensions. Working closely with housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners, the successful Associate Director will play a pivotal role in business development and delivery across the Midlands and further afield.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading and delivering planning strategies across a wide range of developments

Identifying new opportunities and supporting client relationships at a strategic level

Collaborating with a growing multi-disciplinary team across the UK

Driving commercial success and contributing to the wider leadership of the planning team

Mentoring junior team members and fostering internal growth

Requirements:

RTPI qualified with a degree in Town Planning or a closely related field

Significant experience in a consultancy or private sector planning environment

A strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and application processes

Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial skills

A track record in business development and project delivery

Why Join This Consultancy?

Competitive salary with a range of benefits including private medical insurance, 27 days holiday (+ birthday leave), and bonus schemes

Hybrid working with a central Birmingham hub

A supportive, forward-thinking environment that values autonomy and innovation

Real progression opportunities - be a key part of the firm's expansion plans

office network with flexible working culture

If you're an experienced Associate Director ready to take the next big step in your planning career, this is a standout opportunity to join a collaborative, well-established consultancy with real momentum.

Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email to find out more