Associate Director – Town Planning
Appcast · London, England ·
Full TimeLondonPosted 3 days agoReturn to Job SearchAssociate Director – Town PlanningLocation: LondonSalary: Up to 125,000Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be assisting a highly respected multi-disciplinary consultancy with the appointment of an Associate Director of Planning.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established UK planning and environmental consultancy that is delivering innovative solutions across sustainable development, infrastructure, and environmental assessment. The organisation is involved in some of the UK's most high-profile and complex projects, supporting clients in navigating key challenges including climate change, Net Zero, biodiversity, ESG, and continued urban growth.
You will become part of a progressive and collaborative Planning and Environment team with an established national presence. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering, you will contribute to projects that are shaping the future of major UK development and infrastructure.
The consultancy is well known for its innovative approach, strong digital capabilities, and contribution to planning policy and major project delivery. The successful candidate will take on a pivotal leadership position within the Northern Planning team, helping to shape its continued growth and development while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients across both the public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and further develop an established team of Town Planners across the UKProvide high-quality Town Planning consultancy advice and services to a diverse client baseTake responsibility for commercial management, including fees, resourcing, governance, and financial performanceLead and contribute to major bids and tenders for significant infrastructure and development schemesIdentify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing client relationshipsProvide oversight of project delivery, ensuring high standards of technical quality, compliance, and client serviceWork collaboratively with national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated and effective solutionsSupport the development of team members through mentoring, management, and regular performance reviewsRequirements: RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, alongside Chartered RTPI membershipSignificant consultancy experience, with a proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teamsStrong track record of successfully delivering and securing major infrastructure and development projectsComprehensive knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and procedures, combined with strong commercial understandingProven experience engaging with stakeholders and developing long-term client relationshipsExcellent leadership, communication, and business development capabilitiesA commercially focused and ambitious approach, with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for continued growthInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Sophie Ferguson on 01792 963134 or sophie.ferguson@penguinrecruitment.co.uk