Associate Director - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Associate Director / Technical Director - Town PlanningLocation: Birmingham (hybrid working available)Type: Permanent | Full-timeSalary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits

A globally recognised, multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director or Technical Director of Town Planning to lead and expand its team in Birmingham. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a high-performing, national planning and environmental consultancy that is delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure and development projects.

This is a rare opportunity to influence major schemes in transport, water, energy, and housing-while also helping shape national policy and infrastructure delivery.

The Role

• Lead a growing team of planners across the Midlands, working on nationally significant infrastructure and development schemes.

• Deliver expert planning advice to public and private sector clients, including government bodies, utilities, and major landowners.

• Oversee complex, multi-disciplinary bids and project delivery across sectors including energy, transport, and housing.

• Drive growth, build new client relationships and develop innovative planning services.

• Collaborate with national teams across planning, environment, design, and engineering disciplines.

• Contribute to the consultancy's thought leadership in areas such as Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation.

Your Profile

• Chartered RTPI member with an RTPI-accredited degree in Town and Country Planning.

• Strong consultancy background with leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering large-scale planning and infrastructure projects.

• Sound knowledge of UK planning law and commercial project management.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proactive, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset.

Why Apply

• Join one of the UK's leading infrastructure and planning consultancies.

• Influence major projects such as HS2, TransPennine Route Upgrade, National Grid, and large-scale housing delivery for Homes England.

• Be part of a company consistently recognised for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Shape the future of planning in a fast-evolving, sustainability-focused environment.

• Benefit from hybrid working, career progression opportunities, and a competitive package including car allowance and bonus.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on or email