Director of Planning

Town Planning Director
West midlands
Carrington West are pleased ot be partnered with a well–established private planning consultancy who are expanding their footprint into midland market.
The Opportunity
This role offers a rare opportunity for a senior planning professional to lead and build a regional office with genuine autonomy, supported by an established consultancy with strong national relationships.
While the preference is for a Director–level hire, strong Associate Directors seeking progression and ready to step into a leadership role will also be considered.
The ideal individual will bring:
Strong residential planning experience
A network and pipeline of work, ideally including national or major clients
The ambition to help shape and grow a new office
Interest in being involved in wider business management and strategic decisions
The position offers significant autonomy, equity opportunities, and the chance to play a meaningful role in the future direction of the business.
Package & Benefits
The overall package is highly flexible and will depend on the individual's experience, client relationships, and potential to generate work.
Key elements include:
Competitive base salary
Performance–related bonus:
Equity opportunities
Private healthcare
Car allowance
42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Confidential Enquiries
We are at the very early stages of this role, we don't have a set time frame and the search is confidential while we map out the market. If you are a Director or ambitious Associate Director interested in discussing the opportunity in confidence, please get in touch for an initial conversation.