Director of Planning - RTPI

Director of Planning - RTPI80,000 - 130,000PermanentCentral London, LondonResidentialCommercialTransportEnergyDirector of Planning (RTPI Town Planner)Major Infrastructure & Development ConsultancyLondonAre you a Senior Town Planner ready to step into a genuinely influential leadership role? This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised planning and environmental consultancy - driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and making your mark on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects.The RoleAs Director of Planning, you'll sit at the heart of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team operating across the UK. This isn't a desk-bound management job - you'll be actively winning work, leading key client accounts and influencing how the practice evolves in a rapidly changing planning landscape.Your focus will span three areas: strategic leadership, business growth and exceptional project delivery. You'll help shape the consultancy's national planning offering, build its pipeline of major projects across sectors including energy, transport, water and housing whilst ensuring the quality of service the team delivers remains second to none.What You'll Be DoingLeading and mentoring planning teams across multiple UK officesDriving business development and securing major infrastructure and development commissionsActing as lead director on flagship client accountsOverseeing commercial performance, governance and risk across complex projectsCollaborating with environment, engineering, and design teams to deliver integrated solutionsContributing to industry thinking on planning reform and infrastructure deliveryWhat We're Looking ForDegree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and Chartered RTPI membership - EssentialSignificant consultancy experience at a senior level, with a strong track record in winning and delivering major projectsDeep knowledge of the UK planning system, including DCO and other consenting regimesA well-established professional network and recognised industry profileStrong commercial awareness and confident stakeholder engagement skillsWhat's On OfferA competitive salary likely to be in the range of 80k - 130k fully dependent on experience and interview, plus a tailored benefits package, hybrid working, flexible holidays and genuine investment in your professional development. You'll be joining a consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, net zero, biodiversity net gain and digital transformation - work that genuinely matters.Interested?Get in touch for a confidential conversation before you apply. Contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on , or hit apply with your up-to-date CV.