Associate Director / Planning Director

Location: Birmingham

Are you a driven and experienced planning professional ready to take the next step in your career? This opportunity offers a key leadership role within a well-established and ambitious planning consultancy, supporting their continued growth across the Midlands and wider UK.

This position offers the chance to lead on significant and complex projects while contributing to the strategic direction of a growing Birmingham-based team.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Private medical insurance
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Flexible hybrid working arrangements based in central Birmingham
Exposure to a broad range of projects, including:
Major mixed-use urban extensions
Urban regeneration and strategic land developments
A collaborative and forward-thinking working culture
Genuine support for career development and progressionThe Role

You will play a central role in shaping and delivering planning strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners, you will guide applications, manage client relationships, and provide leadership within the Birmingham planning team.

You'll also contribute to the ongoing growth of the business through business development, team mentoring, and strengthening relationships across the consultancy's network.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning applications and appeals
Provide expert advice on complex planning matters to a wide range of clients
Oversee project teams and junior staff, ensuring quality and timely delivery
Identify new business opportunities and contribute to growth strategy
Represent clients at planning hearings and public consultationsWhat You'll Need

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Chartered Membership of the RTPI
Significant experience in a UK planning consultancy or similar environment
Excellent understanding of UK planning policy and development processes
Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills
A track record of successful project delivery and business developmentInterested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)