Technical Director : Town Planning Location: Birmingham (with hybrid working) Employment Type: Full:time Permanent Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Package We are working on behalf of a globally recognised multi:disciplinary consultancy to find an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director in town planning. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded planning and environmental consultancy delivering some of the UKs most high:profile infrastructure, energy, and development projects. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social value, this firm operates at the forefront of Net Zero, ESG, and digital transformation agendas. The planning team is part of a broader environmental practice that collaborates with major clients across transport, energy, water, housing, and government. The Role As Technical Director, you will: * Lead the delivery of complex planning projects across infrastructure, development and energy sectors. * Manage and grow a regional team of town planners, supporting professional development and fostering a high:performing culture. * Take responsibility for business development, working closely with the national planning leadership team to win new work, build client relationships and expand market presence. * Collaborate across multi:disciplinary teams on major UK infrastructure projects including energy transition, rail, highways, water, housing, and regeneration. Key Projects and Clients The consultancy currently supports a wide range of major infrastructure programmes and clients, including: * Water and utility providers (e.g. Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water) * Rail projects (e.g. HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade) * Renewable energy and low:carbon infrastructure (e.g. hydrogen generation, floating offshore wind, nuclear waste services) About You You will have: * A degree (and preferably a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline, with Chartered Membership of the RTPI. * Substantial planning experience in consultancy or a similarly complex project delivery environment. * A strong track record of leading multi:disciplinary planning teams and managing high:value, strategic infrastructure or development projects. * Demonstrated business development skills, with experience winning and delivering major commissions. Why Join? This organisation offers: * A senior leadership position with influence across the business and planning practice * A clear pathway to further leadership roles, with opportunities to shape national strategy * Flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of inclusion and equity * Supportive employee networks and professional development programmes * Access to high:profile and career:defining projects * Competitive salary and bonus scheme * Extensive benefits, including family:friendly policies, private healthcare Contact Sofia Conte email at or learn more about this exciting opportunity.