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Town Planner Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Town Planning Director to lead and expand their Planning and Environmental team in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves overseeing a talented group of Planners, fostering collaboration across various departments, and managing significant projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a strong RTPI-accredited background, extensive consultancy experience, and a proven track record in team leadership. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path for those passionate about planning and infrastructure development.

Benefits

Flexible Working
Generous Leave
Car Allowance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Season Ticket Loans

Qualifications

  • RTPI-accredited degree and Chartered membership required.
  • Extensive consultancy experience and team leadership essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a team of Planners across multiple cities.
  • Drive collaboration across Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure departments.

Skills

Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Relationship Building
Planning Law Knowledge
Commercial Awareness

Education

RTPI-accredited degree/postgraduate qualification
Chartered membership of RTPI

Job description

Town Planning Director – Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a top multi-disciplinary consultancy in hiring an experienced Town Planning Director to expand their Planning and Environmental team in the WestMidlands.

As a leader in planning and infrastructure delivery, the team works on major UK projects across water, rail, HS2, road schemes, energy, and housing developments. The role involves growing and leading a team of Planners across Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield, and driving collaboration across Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure departments.

Key Requirements:

  • RTPI-accredited degree/postgraduate qualification and Chartered membership of RTPI.
  • Extensive experience in consultancy and team leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of planning law, procedures, and commercial awareness.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working, generous leave, car allowance, EV schemes, medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, and more.

Interested?
Send your CV to Megan Field at megan.field@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 365 005.

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