Planning Director

Job Title: Town Planning Director
Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
A respected and fast-growing independent planning consultancy based in Beaconsfield is seeking a commercially driven and experienced Planning Director to join their senior leadership team. This is a strategic hire for the practice, offering a unique opportunity to lead, shape, and grow both the business and its planning services across the South East and beyond.

You'll be working with a client base that includes developers, landowners, and private investors, and will be instrumental in delivering planning strategies, securing permissions, and identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight across a portfolio of complex planning projects
Manage and grow client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser across residential, commercial, and strategic land sectors
Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations
Represent clients at hearings, public inquiries, and planning committees
Lead, mentor, and grow the planning team, including recruitment and professional development
Identify and secure new business through networking, referrals, and developing new service lines
Play a key role in practice-wide decision-making, commercial strategy, and long-term growth planning

Ideal Candidate Profile
Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with 8+ years of experience in a consultancy or mixed public/private setting
Strong background in residential or mixed-use development planning, with proven success in leading major planning applications and appeals
Commercially astute with a strong track record of winning and delivering work
Excellent working knowledge of the English planning system, including local and national policy frameworks
Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing team
Confident and articulate communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
Existing client following or strong market presence in the South East is advantageous

Why Apply?
Senior strategic role with influence over business direction and growth
Clear pathway to equity or partnership for the right candidate
Supportive, entrepreneurial culture with minimal red tape
High-calibre projects and clients with a strong pipeline of secured work
Flexible and hybrid working supported

How to Apply
If you're a commercially minded planning professional ready to step into a leadership role-or looking to bring your skills and client base to a more agile, independent consultancy-please submit your CV in confidence for an initial discussion to or call

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