Director - Town Planning

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Job Title: Director - Town Planning

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning, development economics, and design consultancy in their search for a Director to join their established team.

About the Company:
This well-established consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality planning and development advice across England and Wales. With a strong reputation for working on complex and high-profile projects, they foster a collaborative, commercially focused environment and are continuing to expand their presence in key regions.

The Role:
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a pivotal role in growing and developing the London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and expanding a strong client base, leading major projects, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and deliver complex planning projects across a range of sectors
* Develop and grow a strong client base in the London and wider South East market
* Identify and secure new business opportunities
* Provide strategic planning advice to clients
* Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants
* Contribute to the wider business strategy and growth plans

Requirements:

* Extensive experience in planning within a consultancy or similar environment
* MRTPI qualified
* Strong track record in business development and client relationship management
* Proven ability to win work and build a pipeline of projects
* Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy
* Strong leadership and project management skills
* Confident communicator with experience in high-level client engagement

What's on Offer:

* Highly competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing a London office
* Access to a wide network and high-profile projects
* Clear progression within a dynamic and expanding consultancy
* Collaborative and supportive working culture

Benefits Include:

* Generous annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Private medical insurance
* Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Staff referral bonus scheme
* Retail and lifestyle discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional ready to step into a Director-level role, with a strong emphasis on business development and the autonomy to build a successful client base within a respected consultancy.

Interested?
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Location:
London
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000 per annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Environment

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