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Director - Town Planning

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

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 plansRequirements:

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 engagementWhat'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 cultureBenefits 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 discountsThis 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 (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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