Job Title: Director – Town Planning
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of a Planning Director for its London office.
Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the business advises major developers, land promoters, and housebuilders on complex and high-profile projects across England and Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and successful team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering major projects spanning strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination on behalf of a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients.
The role will involve:
- Leading on complex planning projects and strategic land promotions
- Managing and growing key client relationships
- Providing commercial and planning advice to high-profile developers and stakeholders
- Leading, mentoring, and developing planning team members
- Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the London office
- Representing the business across the wider market and professional networks
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will:
- Be operating at Director level within an established planning consultancy or related environment
- Hold MRTPI accreditation
- Have a minimum of 10 years’ professional planning experience
- Demonstrate a strong track record of project delivery and client development
- Possess extensive knowledge of planning policy and development within the region
- Have proven experience managing and leading teams
- Be commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to contribute to business growth
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy environment
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792362010 or email josh.jones@penguinrecrutiment.co.uk
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Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of a Planning Director for its London office.
Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the business advises major developers, land promoters, and housebuilders on complex and high-profile projects across England and Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and successful team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering major projects spanning strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination on behalf of a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients.
The role will involve:
- Leading on complex planning projects and strategic land promotions
- Managing and growing key client relationships
- Providing commercial and planning advice to high-profile developers and stakeholders
- Leading, mentoring, and developing planning team members
- Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the London office
- Representing the business across the wider market and professional networks
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will:
- Be operating at Director level within an established planning consultancy or related environment
- Hold MRTPI accreditation
- Have a minimum of 10 years’ professional planning experience
- Demonstrate a strong track record of project delivery and client development
- Possess extensive knowledge of planning policy and development within the region
- Have proven experience managing and leading teams
- Be commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to contribute to business growth
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy environment
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792362010 or email josh.jones@penguinrecrutiment.co.uk
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