Director - Town Planning

Job 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