Director of Planning - London

We are working with a successful and ambitious planning consultancy who are looking to appoint a Director of Planning to lead and grow their London office. This is a senior-level opportunity for a highly motivated planner to take on a leadership role, delivering high-quality projects while helping to shape the future direction of the business.

The Role As Director of Planning, you will:

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Lead on the delivery of major planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. *

Provide strategic planning advice to clients, developers, and landowners. *

Take responsibility for managing and growing client relationships. *

Oversee a team of planners, supporting their professional development and fostering a collaborative culture. *

Play a key role in business development, identifying new opportunities and contributing to the company's growth strategy. *

Represent the business at public inquiries, hearings, and stakeholder meetings as required.

About You The successful candidate will have:

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RTPI-accredited qualifications and full Chartered Membership (MRTPI). *

Significant experience in town planning, ideally with a background in consultancy. *

A proven track record of delivering complex planning applications and securing consents. *

Strong leadership and management skills, with experience of mentoring teams. *

Excellent client-facing and business development skills. *

The drive and ambition to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking consultancy.

Why Apply?

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An opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership position in London. *

Work on a broad and high-profile portfolio of projects. *

Join a supportive, ambitious consultancy with an excellent reputation. *

Competitive salary and benefits package, plus clear progression opportunities at board level.

This is an excellent career move for a senior planning professional looking to step up into a Director of Planning role and make a real impact.