Job Title: Director of Planning Location: UK Wide Offices Throughtout the UK Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy in the search for an experienced Director of Planning to join its national Planning and Environmental Consulting business.This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished planning professional to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of the world''s leading consultancies, helping to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and development across the UK.The successful candidate will play a strategic role in growing and developing the national planning offer, leading high-performing teams, driving business growth, and influencing industry thinking on planning reform, infrastructure delivery and the future of the built environment.The OpportunityOperating as part of a highly collaborative national planning team, you will work across a broad range of sectors including energy, transport, water, housing, regeneration and major infrastructure projects. The role can be based anywhere in the UK and offers the opportunity to work alongside senior leaders across planning, environment, engineering and design disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and StrategyProvide strategic leadership to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of the business strategy and long-term growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions, ensuring excellence in perfor