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 leadership, communication, and commercial skills
* A track record in business development and project delivery
Why Join This Consultancy?
* Competitive salary with a range of benefits including private medical insurance, 27 days holiday (+ birthday leave), and bonus schemes
* Hybrid working with a central Birmingham hub
* A supportive, forward-thinking environment that values autonomy and innovation
* Real progression opportunities – be a key part of the firm’s expansion plans
* National office network with flexible working culture
If you’re an experienced Associate Director ready to take the next big step in your planning career, this is a standout opportunity to join a collaborative, well-established consultancy with real momentum.
Contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk to find out more.
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