Associate Planning Consultant

Job Title: Associate - Town Planning
Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy in the search for an Associate Director to join its growing Planning team in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role within one of the world's most highly regarded consultancies, working on a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and development projects that are shaping communities and driving sustainable growth across the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering complex planning projects across sectors including transport, energy, residential, regeneration, environmental infrastructure and public sector development. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will have the opportunity to influence major projects while supporting the continued growth of the planning team.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as Planning Lead on major projects across a range of sectors and markets.
* Leading multidisciplinary project teams and taking responsibility for project delivery and client management.
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients throughout the development process.
* Preparing and contributing to bids, tenders and framework submissions.
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
* Supporting business development activities and contributing to market growth initiatives.
* Mentoring and developing junior members of the planning team.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across planning, environmental, engineering and design disciplines.Requirements

A relevant Planning degree.
* MRTPI qualified.
* Significant experience within town planning consultancy, local authority or a related environment.
* Strong knowledge of strategic planning, planning policy and development management.
* Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment processes.
* Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent consenting regimes.
* Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrable experience in client relationship management and business development.
* Experience in work winning and supporting the growth of a planning team.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and provide leadership on complex projects.What's on Offer

The opportunity to work on nationally significant and internationally recognised projects.
* A genuine leadership position with clear opportunities for further progression.
* Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment within a leading global consultancy.This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Associate looking to further their career with a globally recognised consultancy delivering some of the UK's and the world's most exciting and complex development and infrastructure projects.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)