Job Title: Director of Planning
Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations.
Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams.
The Role
As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Business Development
Client & Project Delivery
Collaboration
People & Culture
About You
You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects.
Requirements include:
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery.
Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or
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