Associate Director Planning Director

Job Title: Associate Director Director - Town Planning

Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a nationally recognised and forward-thinking planning consultancy in the appointment of an Associate Planning Director / Planning Director to play a key role in the continued growth of its Birmingham office.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to shape regional strategy, develop new business opportunities, and lead the delivery of major planning projects across the UK.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a consultancy with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice on complex and high-profile schemes. Projects include urban regeneration initiatives and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions, working with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners.

You will become a key member of the regional leadership team, helping to drive business growth while mentoring and developing planning colleagues.

As Associate Planning Director / Planning Director, you will:

• Play a central role in the growth strategy of the Birmingham office Identify, secure, and deliver new development opportunities Lead major planning applications and appeals for large-scale mixed-use schemes Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base Manage and inspire a high-performing pla