Director - Town Planning

Penguin Recruitment • London, London • Posted July 15, 2026

Position Overview

Job Title: Director of Town Planning

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading national planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Planning Director within their London office.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced planning professional who is looking to take ownership of major projects, develop client relationships, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

The Role:

The successful candidate will:

Lead and deliver complex planning projects
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Support business growth and strategy
Mentor and develop planning teams
Provide expert planning advice to clientsThe Ideal Candidate:

MRTPI qualified
Extensive planning consultancy experience
Strong track record of project delivery
Excellent leadership and commercial skills
Established industry network desirable
skills
Leadership experience des...