Technical Director / Associate Director : Town Planning (North of England) Location: Flexible : offices in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the worlds leading multi:disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior:level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UKs most high:profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. Youll be joining one of the UKs top:tier planning consultancies : a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. Theyre seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, youll be responsible for: * Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. * Leading high:value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. * Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. * Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. * Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. * Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: * National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. * Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. * Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. * Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What Were Looking For: * RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. * Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. * Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. * Excellent client:facing, commercial and team leadership skills. * Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. * A collaborative, forward:thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? Youll be part of a business that offers more than just a job : this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry:leading employee networks, ED and I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client:side advisory : if youre looking to shape the future of planning in a high:impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. or 362 010