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Planning Director

Planning Director

Penguin Recruitment • London, England
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
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 UKs 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, youll 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 * Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. * Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. * Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. * Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development * Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. * Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. * Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. * Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery * Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. * Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. * Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. * Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration * Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. * Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. * Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture * Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. * Support talent development and succession planning. * Help attract and retain the industrys best talent. * Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: * Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). * Chartered Member of the RTPI. * Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. * Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. * Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. * Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. * An established professional network and recognised industry profile. * Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UKs most significant infrastructure and development projects. Youll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industrys response to some of societys biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested?
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