Associate Director - Town Planning

Job Title: Associate Director of Town Planning

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning and development consultancy in the search for an Associate Director to join their growing London & Southeast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take on a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy. You will play a key part in delivering high-profile planning projects across a wide range of sectors, while helping to expand the client portfolio and strengthen the company's presence across London and the Southeast.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex planning projects from inception through to completion, building strong and lasting client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams with confidence and autonomy.

Key requirements include:

Strong experience successfully managing and delivering planning projects while maintaining excellent client relationships.
* Exposure to a broad range of development sectors and project types.
* The ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects with minimal senior oversight.
* Experience working on planning projects throughout London and the wider Southeast.
* A demonstrable ability to generate new business, secure new instructions, and develop existing client accounts.
* Ideally 8+ years' planning experience, although exceptional candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered.This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the region's most exciting developments within a collaborative and ambitious team, with excellent prospects for career progression and professional development.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed