Associate Director

Location:

Birmingham (B12) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£70000 – £80000 per annum + Plus Great Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132064916

Posted On:

07 July 2025

Technical Director – Town Planning
Location: Birmingham (with hybrid working)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Package

We are working on behalf of a globally recognised multi-disciplinary consultancy to find an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director in town planning. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded planning and environmental consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure, energy, and development projects.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social value, this firm operates at the forefront of Net Zero, ESG, and digital transformation agendas. The planning team is part of a broader environmental practice that collaborates with major clients across transport, energy, water, housing, and government.

The Role

As Technical Director, you will:

Lead the delivery of complex planning projects across infrastructure, development and energy sectors.
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Manage and grow a regional team of town planners, supporting professional development and fostering a high-performing culture.
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Take responsibility for business development, working closely with the national planning leadership team to win new work, build client relationships and expand market presence.
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Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on major UK infrastructure projects including energy transition, rail, highways, water, housing, and regeneration.

Key Projects and Clients

The consultancy currently supports a wide range of major infrastructure programmes and clients, including:

Water and utility providers (e.g. Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water)
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Rail projects (e.g. HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade)
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Renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure (e.g. hydrogen generation, floating offshore wind, nuclear waste services)

About You

You will have:

A degree (and preferably a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline, with Chartered Membership of the RTPI.
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Substantial planning experience in consultancy or a similarly complex project delivery environment.
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A strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary planning teams and managing high-value, strategic infrastructure or development projects.
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Demonstrated business development skills, with experience winning and delivering major commissions.

Why Join?

This organisation offers:

A senior leadership position with influence across the business and planning practice
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A clear pathway to further leadership roles, with opportunities to shape national strategy
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Flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of inclusion and equity
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Supportive employee networks and professional development programmes
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Access to high-profile and career-defining projects
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Competitive salary and bonus scheme
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Extensive benefits, including family-friendly policies, private healthcare

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