Director - Town Planning

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? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or