Job Description
Job Title: Associate Director
Location: Birmingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading national property consultancy in their search for an Associate Director to join their Birmingham team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join one of the UK's largest and most respected consultancies, working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile and regionally significant projects across the Midlands. The successful candidate will play a strategic and managerial role within a highly established Birmingham team regarded by clients as a market leader.
THE ROLE
As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in helping to win and deliver a broad range of projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, tourism, leisure, and strategic land sectors.
The role will involve contributing to business strategy, overseeing operational and financial management responsibilities, and managing multidisciplinary project teams from the earliest stages through to completion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director looking to further establish themselves within a leading national consultancy environment.
PROJECT EXPOSURE
The Birmingham team works across a wide variety of projects including:
Government-backed Garden Villages
Strategic Urban Extensions
Major urban mixed-use developments
Commercial, tourism, and leisure schemes
Rural and landed estate portfolios
Strategic land promotion projects
Clients include landowners, developers, promoters, investors, institutions, national and regional housebuilders, and commercial operators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading and managing complex projects across the Midlands
Supporting business development and work-winning activities
Contributing to team strategy and operational management
Managing project finances and resource allocation
Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and project inputs
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Preparing and reviewing planning strategies, reports, and submissions
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong experience within a consultancy environment
Proven experience managing major projects and client relationships
Commercial awareness and strategic thinking abilities
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Experience across strategic land, development management, or mixed-use projects desirable
Ability to contribute to business growth and team development
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile and regionally significant projects
Clear progression opportunities within a leading national consultancy
Collaborative and highly respected team environment
Ongoing professional development and career support
Exposure to a diverse and prestigious client base
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)