Full job descriptionJob 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