Associate Director / Planning Director

Birmingham

Are you a dynamic and talented Planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to join a consultancy with ambitious plans and play a key role in driving their growth? If so, my client would love to hear from you.

What my client can offer:

• A competitively high salary with excellent benefits, including private medical cover, 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an additional day off for your birthday

• A diverse and engaging workload across a range of projects, including urban regeneration and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions throughout the UK

• A culture built on trust, empowerment and autonomy

• The chance to become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team supported by approachable partners committed to your career development

• Hybrid working from their central Birmingham hub

The Role

My client has significant growth plans and is seeking individuals with the enthusiasm and drive to be part of this exciting journey. They are looking to appoint an Associate Planning Director / Planning Director who will play a key role in their Birmingham office’s growth strategy—developing opportunities, strengthening relationships, and building on their existing success.

In this role, you will work on a wide variety of projects, from identifying new development opportunities to delivering major mixed-use urban extensions across the UK. You will collaborate with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners, becoming an integral part of the leadership team.

You will need:

• A degree in town planning or a related discipline, along with significant experience within a planning consultancy

• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and regulations, with hands-on experience preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team

• A proven track record of delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines and a strong commitment to client satisfaction

• RTPI membership

To find out more about this role and the company it's with, contact Sam Godsall, head of Town Planning Recruitment at Zodiac Recruitment. Sam can be contacted via email sam@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk / or via a confidential call on 01792 940002 or via LinkedIn.