Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/05/2026
Closing date
01/06/2026
Job Title: Director - Town Planning
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of a Planning Director for its London office.
Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the business advises major developers, land promoters, and housebuilders on complex and high-profile projects across England and Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and successful team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering major projects spanning strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination on behalf of a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients.
The role will involve:
* Leading on complex planning projects and strategic land promotions
* Managing and growing key client relationships
* Providing commercial and planning advice to high-profile developers and stakeholders
* Leading, mentoring, and developing planning team members
* Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the London office
* Representing the business across the wider market and professional networks
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will:
* Be operating at Director level within an established planning consultancy or related environment
* Hold MRTPI accreditation
* Have a minimum of 10 years' professional planning experience
* Demonstrate a strong track record of project delivery and client development
* Possess extensive knowledge of planning policy and development within the region
* Have proven experience managing and leading teams
* Be commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to contribute to business growth
* Hold a full UK driving licence
Benefits
* Competitive base salary and bonus structure
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy environment
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP.