Director - Town Planning - Midlands

Midlands

High Starting Salary and Benefits Package and Bonuses

Full Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

29 August 2026

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Director – Town Planning

📍 Midlands
đź’Ľ Award-Winning, Nationwide Planning Consultancy

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Planning Director or Associate Director to join a highly regarded, nationwide planning consultancy as they continue to grow their presence across the Midlands.

My client is seeking a commercially focused and ambitious planning professional to take ownership of the regional planning function, with the opportunity to develop the team, drive business growth and play a key role in the future success of the company.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior planning professional looking for autonomy, influence and the chance to make a real impact within a successful and growing consultancy.

The Role

As Director, you will:

• Lead and expand the planning team across the Midlands region
• Identify new business opportunities and build strong client relationships
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality planning advice across a variety of sectors and projects
• Recruit, mentor and develop a team of talented planners
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support continued company growth
• Have a key voice in shaping the future direction and strategic plans of the business

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Significant experience within private sector town planning consultancy
• A strong track record of delivering planning projects successfully
• Experience leading teams, managing clients and developing business opportunities
• A commercially minded approach with excellent communication skills
• RTPI membership

đź’ˇ Associate Directors ready to take the next step in their career will also be considered.

What’s On Offer

âś” Competitive starting salary
âś” Excellent benefits package
âś” Attractive bonus scheme
âś” The opportunity to build and lead your own regional team
âś” A senior leadership position within a growing organisation
âś” The chance to influence the future direction of an award-winning consultancy

Apply / Contact

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Sam Godsall
Senior Recruitment Consultant – Town Planning
Zodiac Recruitment

đź“© [email protected]
đź’¬ Or message me directly on LinkedIn

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