Planning Director

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Lead Planning Director – Birmingham Shape the West Midlands growth story. Our client is seeking a commercially minded Lead Planning Director to head up and grow their Birmingham planning presence. You’ll lead strategy, win and deliver complex schemes, and knit together a first-rate, in-house team spanning transport, heritage & townscape, design, EIA/socio-economics, engagement and sustainability —giving clients a genuinely integrated offer from vision to permission.
Why this is different True multi-disciplinary muscle: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with specialists across engagement, transport, heritage/townscape, design and impact management—accelerating problem-solving and outcomes. Innovation built-in: Tap an internal futures/innovation team using tech, data and new ways of working to de-risk projects and sharpen strategy. Digital-first consultation & insight: Access stakeholder engagement experts and virtual site experiences (drone + 360°) to inform decisions and bring schemes to life for clients and authorities. Central Birmingham base: Lead from a prime city-centre location with excellent client access and regional reach. Lead & grow the Birmingham planning team : set strategy, drive performance, mentor senior/junior talent. Own key client relationships and originate new work across residential, mixed-use, commercial, logistics, energy and regeneration. Direct major applications and appeals : from EIA/socio-economic case to transport/heritage inputs, marshalling a multi-disciplinary team. Shape consultation & narratives alongside the in-house engagement specialists to secure positive outcomes. Represent the business regionally : thought leadership, panels and partnerships across the West Midlands growth agenda.
What you’ll bring MRTPI (or equivalent) with substantial post-chartership experience. Proven leadership of teams and portfolios, ideally with West Midlands market credibility. Commercial track record : winning, scoping and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder schemes. Excellent communicator : able to align technical, commercial and political considerations into clear strategies. A collaborative style that gets the best from diverse in-house specialists.
What’s on offer Senior leadership package (excellent base + bonus + benefits), tailored to experience. Autonomy and headroom to build a team and shape the region’s pipeline. Cutting-edge tools & support via the internal futures/innovation unit and digital engagement capabilities. Flexible, people-centred culture with national project reach and clear progression.
How to apply Send your CV (and a brief covering note) to shaun@futuregenrecruitment.com or call 07789 371470 for a confidential conversation. If your profile aligns, we’ll be in touch to arrange next steps at a convenient time.
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Location:
Birmingham, Co. West Midlands; West Midlands (Region); England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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