Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
01/09/2026
Job Title: Director - Town Planning
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning and development consultancy in the search for a Director to join their London & Southeast team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a strategic leadership role within a highly respected consultancy. You will lead the delivery of significant planning projects across a diverse range of sectors while driving business growth, developing client relationships, and helping to shape the future of the London & Southeast practice.
The successful candidate will bring a strong commercial mindset alongside exceptional technical planning expertise, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, inspire colleagues, and contribute to the continued success of the business.
Key requirements include:
* A proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex planning projects while building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
* Extensive experience across a broad range of development sectors and project types.
* The ability to provide strategic leadership on major planning commissions and oversee multidisciplinary project teams.
* Strong experience delivering planning projects throughout London and the wider Southeast.
* A demonstrable ability to win new business, develop existing client accounts, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
* Significant post-qualification experience at a senior level, with the credibility and commercial acumen expected of a Director.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile developments, influence the growth of an established consultancy, and play a key role in shaping both client outcomes and the future direction of the business. An excellent remuneration package and clear opportunities for continued career development are available for the right individual.
Interested?