Director - Town Planning in Camberley, Surrey

Job Description

Job Title: Director – Town Planning

Location: Camberley

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK consultancy in the appointment of a Planning Director for its Camberley and London offices.

Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice with an established reputation across planning, development economics, and design. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the business advises major developers, land promoters, and housebuilders on complex and high-profile projects across England and Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and successful team.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering major projects spanning strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination on behalf of a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients.

The role will involve:

• Leading on complex planning projects and strategic land promotions
• Managing and growing key client relationships
• Providing commercial and planning advice to high-profile developers and stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring, and developing planning team members
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the London office
• Representing the business across the wider market and professional networks

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be operating at Director level within an established planning consultancy or related environment
• Hold MRTPI accreditation
• Have a minimum of 10 years' professional planning experience
• Demonstrate a strong track record of project delivery and client development
• Possess extensive knowledge of planning policy and development within the region
• Have proven experience managing and leading teams
• Be commercially minded, ambitious, and motivated to contribute to business growth
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus structure
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected consultancy environment

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or email