Job Title: Town Planning Director Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Highly Competitive Bonus Excellent Benefits Sector: Private Planning & Development Consultancy Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Drive Growth. Shape Places. Lead the Future of Planning. Are you a commercially-minded planning professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We're seeking a visionary Town Planning Director to join a leading consultancy in Birmingham, spearheading high-impact projects across the West Midlands and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious, growing firm at a senior level-where your ideas, expertise, and leadership will directly influence client outcomes, cityscapes, and the firm's strategic direction. About the Role: As Planning Director, you will: Lead a talented team of planners working across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Manage key client relationships and win new business through strategic growth planning and networking. Oversee project delivery from feasibility to application and appeal, ensuring quality, efficiency, and commercial success. Provide expert planning advice to private sector clients including developers, investors, landowners, and institutions. Stay ahead of planning legislation, policy shifts, and market trends to ensure competitive advantage. About You: MRTPI qualified with a strong track record in planning consultancy or private-sector development. Demonstrated experience in business development, client management, and team leadership. Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes. Excellent communicator and negotiator, capable of influencing key stakeholders. Deep knowledge of planning processes, policy, and political frameworks within the UK. Why Join Us? Be part of a respected consultancy with national reach and a strong local presence in Birmingham. Lead high-profile, complex planning projects across the private sector. Enjoy a supportive, forward-thinking culture that values innovation, autonomy, and personal development. Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses and clear progression opportunities. If you or anyone you know are interested then please email or give him a call on 0161 470 5506. Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.