Please note that if the salary detailed is a range, the salary offered will be dependent on experience.
Director of Planning
- Posted 06 March 2026
- Salary £80k - 90k per year
- LocationBirmingham
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Town Planning
- ReferenceJO0000065078
Job description
Town Planning Director
West midlands
Carrington West are pleased ot be partnered with a well-established private planning consultancy who are expanding their footprint into midland market.
The Opportunity
This role offers a rare opportunity for a senior planning professional to lead and build a regional office with genuine autonomy, supported by an established consultancy with strong national relationships.
While the preference is for a Director-level hire, strong Associate Directors seeking progression and ready to step into a leadership role will also be considered.
The ideal individual will bring:
·Strong residential planning experience
·A network and pipeline of work, ideally including national or major clients
·The ambition to help shape and grow a new office
·Interest in being involved in wider business management and strategic decisions
The position offers significant autonomy, equity opportunities, and the chance to play a meaningful role in the future direction of the business.
Package & Benefits
The overall package is highly flexible and will depend on the individual's experience, client relationships, and potential to generate work.
Key elements include:
·Competitive base salary
·Performance-related bonus:
·Equity opportunities
·Private healthcare
·Car allowance
·42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Confidential Enquiries
We are at the very early stages of this role, we don't have a set time frame and the search is confidential while we map out the market. If you are a Director or ambitious Associate Director interested in discussing the opportunity in confidence, please get in touch for an initial conversation.
Apply today with your updated CV or call me directly on 02393 876 021.