Town Planning Director
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid flexible working)
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Are you a senior town planning professional with the ambition and vision to lead and build a high-performing team? Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding UK planning consultancy based in manchester, known for delivering commercially focused and innovative planning solutions across a range of sectors, is seeking an experienced Town Planning Director to establish and grow their new Birmingham office.

This is a rare opportunity to set the strategic direction and lead delivery of high-impact planning projects across residential, commercial, regeneration, and strategic land sectors. You'll join a supportive senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping long-term growth in the Midlands.

What You'll Do
·Lead and grow a new planning team in Birmingham, driving recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
·Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients, local authorities, developers and key stakeholders.
·Provide high-quality planning advice, strategy, and delivery on complex planning applications, appeals, and policy matters.
·Act as the senior planner on major projects, overseeing technical excellence and commercial outcomes.
·Represent the business in the region, contributing to wider business development and market positioning.

What We're Looking For
·Chartered Town Planner (RTPI) with significant senior experience in planning consultancy or a related environment.
·Proven track record of leading teams and successful delivery of planning outcomes on major mixed-use, residential or regeneration projects.
·Strong commercial acumen with client-facing and business development experience.
·Excellent communicator and relationship builder with local authority contacts and industry networks.
·Entrepreneurial mindset - capable of shaping and growing a regional presence.

Why This Role Matters
This is more than a senior planner role - it's a leadership opportunity to build something from the ground up, influence strategy, and steer complex schemes through the planning system with commercial impact. You'll be joining a collaborative, client-focused team that places a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and professional development.
 
Apply now, or if you have any questions, you can reach me on 02393 876 054 or call ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com
 
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