Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning (North of England) Location: Flexible - offices in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areasPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world''s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional.Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK''s most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors.You''ll be joining one of the UK''s top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They''re seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence.About the Role:As a senior leader in the team, you''ll be responsible for:Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region.Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects.Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects.Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts.Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including