Associate Director Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a nationally respected consultancy with ambitious growth plans as they look to appoint an Associate Director for their Birmingham office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly capable planning professional to step into a senior leadership role and help shape the future of a thriving planning team.

The Role This position offers the chance to lead high-profile planning projects, particularly in urban regeneration and large-scale sustainable urban extensions. Working closely with housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners, the successful Associate Director will play a pivotal role in business development and delivery across the Midlands and further afield.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading and delivering planning strategies across a wide range of developments

Identifying new opportunities and supporting client relationships at a strategic level

Collaborating with a growing multi-disciplinary team across the UK

Driving commercial success and contributing to the wider leadership of the planning team

Mentoring junior team members and fostering internal growth

Requirements:

RTPI qualified with a degree in Town Planning or a closely related field

Significant experience in a consultancy or private sector planning environment

A strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and application processes

Excellent...