Associate Director | Planning Director in Birmingham, West Midlands

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Job Title

Associate Director | Director – Town Planning

Location

Birmingham

Responsibilities

• 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 planning team
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality work to agreed timescales

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy environment
• A strong understanding of UK planning policy and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A strong track record of delivering work to tight deadlines
• RTPI membership

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday
• Hybrid working from a central Birmingham hub
• A culture of trust, autonomy, and professional empowerment
• The opportunity to join a vibrant, ambitious consultancy and influence long‑term business strategy

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