Director - Town Planning - #2105758

Job Title: Planning Director

Location: Sheffield

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, employee-owned planning consultancy in the appointment of a Planning Director to lead and grow its established Sheffield office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take on a strategic leadership position, combining project delivery, team management and business development within a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future growth of the Sheffield office while working on a diverse portfolio of projects including residential developments, strategic mixed-use schemes, urban regeneration, education, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and enforcement matters.

The role:

• Lead, mentor and develop an established planning team.
• Manage major planning applications, appeals, Local Plan representations, site promotions and public inquiry work.
• Develop existing client relationships while securing new business opportunities across the region.
• Take responsibility for office performance, financial planning and resource management.
• Contribute to the wider business strategy as part of the senior leadership team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across planning, urban design, transport, architecture, sustainability and research.

Requirements:

• MRTPI Chartered Town Planner.
• Around 10+ years' professional planning experience, ideally within consultancy or a combination of private and public sector.
• Strong experience leading complex planning projects.
• Proven leadership, people management and mentoring skills.
• A successful track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension and life assurance.
• Professional subscription support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive CPD programme and clear opportunities for continued career progression.
• The opportunity to influence the growth and success of a well-established regional office within a collaborative, employee-owned business.

If you're currently operating at Associate Director or Director level, or you're an experienced senior planning professional ready to step into a leadership position, I'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence.

To apply, please send your CV to