Town Planning Director

Planning Director
Location: Cirencester (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: Competitive + Exceptional Bonus & Benefits
A leading UK development consultancy is seeking an experienced Planning Director to join its established planning team in Cirencester. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious planning professional with a strong existing client base and a proven ability to win work, nurture relationships, and drive business growth.
Working as part of a highly respected planning division, you will play a key role in supporting an existing portfolio of clients while expanding the business across a diverse range of sectors.
The Opportunity
You will join a collaborative planning team of approximately 10 professionals, ranging from Graduate Planner through to Executive Director level. This role offers the opportunity to work on an extensive variety of projects, including:
Residential developments
Strategic land promotion
Infrastructure schemes
Energy projects
Mixed–use developments
Commercial planning projects
The successful candidate will combine technical planning expertise with strong commercial awareness and the ability to generate and develop new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to completion.
Utilise your existing client network to secure new business opportunities.
Support and grow the current client portfolio.
Provide strategic planning advice across a broad range of developments.
Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team.
Build and maintain long–term client relationships.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the wider consultancy.
Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning division.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Extensive experience within UK town planning.
A strong and established client base with the ability to generate fees.
Proven business development and leadership capabilities.
Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing complex planning applications and projects.
MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
Flexible Working
The business operates a flexible hybrid model requiring three days per week in the office, although client meetings are counted as office days, providing additional flexibility.
Reward & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will benefit from an excellent package including:
Director Bonus Scheme – up to 25% of annual salary
oPerformance year runs April to April
oBonus paid in two instalments (June and December)
28 days annual leave
Bank Holidays in addition
3 extra gifted days over Christmas
Life insurance from day one
Private healthcare
Medicash cash plan, including dental and optical cover (available after one month of employment)
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Interview Process
Stage 1: Informal Microsoft Teams interview
Stage 2: Face–to–face interview

This is an outstanding opportunity for an established Planning Director or Associate Director ready to step into a high–profile leadership position with one of the UK's leading development consultancies, offering genuine autonomy, a varied project portfolio, and significant opportunities for future growth. Apply with your CV today and contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).