Town Planning Leadership Role Are you prepared to launch your career into the realm of town planning leadership or take the next step in your leadership journey? Our client, a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director of Planning to lead and grow their team to drive impactful projects forward. About the Company Our client is a multi-disciplinary, planning-led consultancy renowned for their prowess in securing successful planning applications across a diverse range of projects. From individual dwellings to sprawling, multi-functional schemes, their portfolio boasts a wide array of ventures including renewable energy, mineral extraction/restoration, leisure, residential, and rural-based developments. Embracing a supportive team ethos, they foster collaboration across internal disciplines, ensuring a rich environment for knowledge and expertise to flourish. The Role As the Associate Director of Planning, you'll assume a pivotal position in project management, client relationship cultivation, and business expansion. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management team, you'll lead the Planning unit to ensure seamless and profitable project delivery. Your mandate will encompass generating and converting new commissions, upholding the company's values, and championing professionalism in all planning endeavours. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and driving growth through the cultivation of new opportunities. Key Responsibilities Drive the generation and conversion of new commissions, with a keen focus on town planning services. Uphold and promote the company's values, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence. Lead and oversee the Planning team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budgetary constraints. Cultivate and nurture client relationships, serving as the face of the business at networking events. Collaborate with internal disciplines to expand knowledge and elevate project outcomes. Stay abreast of evolving town planning practices, guidance, and legislation, disseminating knowledge throughout the organization. Candidate Specification Accredited as a Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive planning experience within the public or private sector. Display self-motivation and strong project management capabilities. Thrive in a team environment, showcasing a proactive attitude towards collaboration. Hold a valid driving license and have access to your own vehicle. Benefits Competitive salary Partake in a pension scheme (5%), private healthcare, and life cover. Flexible hybrid working options. Professional fees Bonus scheme. Free car parking If you would like to apply for this role, please send your details to (url removed), and I will be in touch at the earliest opportunity. If this role is not for you, feel free to get in contact for many more Town Planning opportunities throughout the southwest.
Apr 04, 2024
Full time
Town Planning Leadership Role Are you prepared to launch your career into the realm of town planning leadership or take the next step in your leadership journey? Our client, a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director of Planning to lead and grow their team to drive impactful projects forward. About the Company Our client is a multi-disciplinary, planning-led consultancy renowned for their prowess in securing successful planning applications across a diverse range of projects. From individual dwellings to sprawling, multi-functional schemes, their portfolio boasts a wide array of ventures including renewable energy, mineral extraction/restoration, leisure, residential, and rural-based developments. Embracing a supportive team ethos, they foster collaboration across internal disciplines, ensuring a rich environment for knowledge and expertise to flourish. The Role As the Associate Director of Planning, you'll assume a pivotal position in project management, client relationship cultivation, and business expansion. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management team, you'll lead the Planning unit to ensure seamless and profitable project delivery. Your mandate will encompass generating and converting new commissions, upholding the company's values, and championing professionalism in all planning endeavours. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and driving growth through the cultivation of new opportunities. Key Responsibilities Drive the generation and conversion of new commissions, with a keen focus on town planning services. Uphold and promote the company's values, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence. Lead and oversee the Planning team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budgetary constraints. Cultivate and nurture client relationships, serving as the face of the business at networking events. Collaborate with internal disciplines to expand knowledge and elevate project outcomes. Stay abreast of evolving town planning practices, guidance, and legislation, disseminating knowledge throughout the organization. Candidate Specification Accredited as a Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive planning experience within the public or private sector. Display self-motivation and strong project management capabilities. Thrive in a team environment, showcasing a proactive attitude towards collaboration. Hold a valid driving license and have access to your own vehicle. Benefits Competitive salary Partake in a pension scheme (5%), private healthcare, and life cover. Flexible hybrid working options. Professional fees Bonus scheme. Free car parking If you would like to apply for this role, please send your details to (url removed), and I will be in touch at the earliest opportunity. If this role is not for you, feel free to get in contact for many more Town Planning opportunities throughout the southwest.
The company has been established for over 50 years and is a practice of Chartered Surveyors, Town Planners, Land Agents and Property Consultants that serve a strong landowner and farming client base.
Our client is not a national land agency with all the associated demands that a national practice has. Rather, our client prides themselves on maintaining a long-lasting relationship with clients and can tailor to their needs accordingly, but importantly their clients know who is personally managing their interests and this creates trust and consistency.
From a planning & development perspective, our client's work is typically in the Green Belt, land on the urban fringe and within built-up commercial allocations. Projects will typically fall in the agricultural, industrial and buildings, waste handling facilities, strategic commercial and residential urban extensions.
In this role you will support clients on enforcement, breaches of planning control, certificates of lawfulness, regularisation by way of a retrospective planning application, and providing clients with comprehensive planning advice.
Ideal Candidate
-Have previous Planning experience (2-4 years)
-MRICS or MRTPI (or working towards submission)
-Be an imaginative problem solver
-Have a strong ability to communicate articulately and accurately in person and in writing
-Be dynamic and ambitious and keen to take on responsibility
Training & Development
The role will include ongoing coaching from the Director who will work with you to help you realise your career objectives.
Sep 19, 2020
Full time
The company has been established for over 50 years and is a practice of Chartered Surveyors, Town Planners, Land Agents and Property Consultants that serve a strong landowner and farming client base.
Our client is not a national land agency with all the associated demands that a national practice has. Rather, our client prides themselves on maintaining a long-lasting relationship with clients and can tailor to their needs accordingly, but importantly their clients know who is personally managing their interests and this creates trust and consistency.
From a planning & development perspective, our client's work is typically in the Green Belt, land on the urban fringe and within built-up commercial allocations. Projects will typically fall in the agricultural, industrial and buildings, waste handling facilities, strategic commercial and residential urban extensions.
In this role you will support clients on enforcement, breaches of planning control, certificates of lawfulness, regularisation by way of a retrospective planning application, and providing clients with comprehensive planning advice.
Ideal Candidate
-Have previous Planning experience (2-4 years)
-MRICS or MRTPI (or working towards submission)
-Be an imaginative problem solver
-Have a strong ability to communicate articulately and accurately in person and in writing
-Be dynamic and ambitious and keen to take on responsibility
Training & Development
The role will include ongoing coaching from the Director who will work with you to help you realise your career objectives.
Job title: Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner
Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive
Penguin Recruitment are excited to be supporting a Town Planning & Development Consultancy based in the Essex area on a permanent basis. My client is actively recruiting for someone at Senior Town Planner level to Associate Town Planner.
With the mains sectors specialised in are commercial, residential, mixed used, leisure and tourism projects, the successful candidate will have private sector experience and be a member of the RTPI.
We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to come in and work their own projects whilst working closely with Directors and managing junior members of staff. On offer for the right candidate will be a competitive salary and an excellent overall package.
If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Job title: Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner
Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive
Penguin Recruitment are excited to be supporting a Town Planning & Development Consultancy based in the Essex area on a permanent basis. My client is actively recruiting for someone at Senior Town Planner level to Associate Town Planner.
With the mains sectors specialised in are commercial, residential, mixed used, leisure and tourism projects, the successful candidate will have private sector experience and be a member of the RTPI.
We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to come in and work their own projects whilst working closely with Directors and managing junior members of staff. On offer for the right candidate will be a competitive salary and an excellent overall package.
If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch
Job title: Town Planning Director
Location: Bristol
Salary: Flexible
A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Bristol office.
With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors.
We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned.
On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
Job title: Town Planning Director
Location: Bristol
Salary: Flexible
A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Bristol office.
With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors.
We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned.
On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch
Job title: Associate Town Planner
Location: Southampton
Salary: Flexible
An excellent opportunity has opened for an Associate Town Planner to join an established multidisciplinary specialising in planning, architecture, urban design and ecology. My client is looking for a chartered town planner to come and lead the junior members of the team whilst working closely with directors.
You must have the following requirements to be considered:-
Town Planning qualification (BSc or MSc)
Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Experience working with the private or public sector
Ideally the right candidate will bring along a client baseYour role will consist of the following:-
Working on a wide range of master planning, housing, residential, commercial projects
Site visits
Business developmentIf you are interested in this vacancy then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details across to and I will be in touch
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
Job title: Associate Town Planner
Location: Southampton
Salary: Flexible
An excellent opportunity has opened for an Associate Town Planner to join an established multidisciplinary specialising in planning, architecture, urban design and ecology. My client is looking for a chartered town planner to come and lead the junior members of the team whilst working closely with directors.
You must have the following requirements to be considered:-
Town Planning qualification (BSc or MSc)
Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Experience working with the private or public sector
Ideally the right candidate will bring along a client baseYour role will consist of the following:-
Working on a wide range of master planning, housing, residential, commercial projects
Site visits
Business developmentIf you are interested in this vacancy then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details across to and I will be in touch
Job title: Town Planning Director
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Flexible
A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Cardiff office.
With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors.
We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned.
On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch
Jul 07, 2020
Permanent
Job title: Town Planning Director
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Flexible
A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Cardiff office.
With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors.
We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned.
On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch
Job title: Town Planning Director
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Flexible
A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Cardiff office.
With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors.
We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned.
On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch
Jul 07, 2020
Permanent
Job title: Town Planning Director
Location: Cardiff
Salary: Flexible
A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planning Director to join a large established Planning Consultancy who are looking to fill this position in their Cardiff office.
With a number of offices across the UK my client provides their services all across the UK working on a wide range of projects from residential, mixed used regeneration, leisure, retail, education and energy sectors.
We are looking for a candidate who has come from a private sector background and is in a similar level role or someone who is at an associate planner level role looking for the next step in their career. Ideally you will have experience working on the list of sectors previously mentioned.
On offer is a generous salary and package for the right candidate.
If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to and I will be in touch
We are seeking a planning manger to assist with obtaining residential planning permission on a variety of sites. The subject sites are a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites located throughout Northern England.
Reporting directly to the directors, the role will be to oversee the planning application process on a number of residential developments. From arranging initial sketch plans through to the submission of full planning applications with supporting documents and reports from key consultants you will coordinate the architect firms and associated consultants to obtain viable planning approvals on various residential schemes.
General duties to include;
Procure, manage and liaise with architects and planning consultants
Coordinate various consultants throughout the planning application process ensuring reports are prepared within set deadlines
Negotiate terms of engagement with external consultants to include architects, engineers, ecological surveyors, etc
Working in conjunction with our land buyer to obtain beneficial terms for the company in land buying negotiations
Liaising with landowners and stakeholders with updates and periodic reports
Liaise with Local Authority departments; planning, building control, Highways, etc
Attend planning meetings and present compelling arguments to obtain a successful outcome
Writing appeal statements and attending Hearings/Inquiries
Arrange for discharge of planning conditions
Skills/attributes
Minimum of 10 years experience in a town planning or architect role
An understanding of planning policy on national and local level
Some previous experience in residential planning schemes
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to build strong, effective long term relationships with consultants
Ability to negotiate and represent the company to a variety of consultants and authorities
Flexible and approachable manner
Salary
Excellent basic (subject to experience) and benefits package
This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dynamic and ambitious individual. Please send your c.v. to Rebecca@walburycommercial.co.uk
Jun 25, 2020
Permanent
We are seeking a planning manger to assist with obtaining residential planning permission on a variety of sites. The subject sites are a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites located throughout Northern England.
Reporting directly to the directors, the role will be to oversee the planning application process on a number of residential developments. From arranging initial sketch plans through to the submission of full planning applications with supporting documents and reports from key consultants you will coordinate the architect firms and associated consultants to obtain viable planning approvals on various residential schemes.
General duties to include;
Procure, manage and liaise with architects and planning consultants
Coordinate various consultants throughout the planning application process ensuring reports are prepared within set deadlines
Negotiate terms of engagement with external consultants to include architects, engineers, ecological surveyors, etc
Working in conjunction with our land buyer to obtain beneficial terms for the company in land buying negotiations
Liaising with landowners and stakeholders with updates and periodic reports
Liaise with Local Authority departments; planning, building control, Highways, etc
Attend planning meetings and present compelling arguments to obtain a successful outcome
Writing appeal statements and attending Hearings/Inquiries
Arrange for discharge of planning conditions
Skills/attributes
Minimum of 10 years experience in a town planning or architect role
An understanding of planning policy on national and local level
Some previous experience in residential planning schemes
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to build strong, effective long term relationships with consultants
Ability to negotiate and represent the company to a variety of consultants and authorities
Flexible and approachable manner
Salary
Excellent basic (subject to experience) and benefits package
This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dynamic and ambitious individual. Please send your c.v. to Rebecca@walburycommercial.co.uk
Job title: Associate Planner
Location: London (Can be based anywhere across the UK)
Salary: Dependent on candidate experience
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Associate Planner to Director Level to join a small established town planning consultancy. With head quarters being based in London this opportunity is offer for candidates all around the UK who would prefer to utilise home working arrangements.
The main sectors that my client focuses on is residential, commercial and mixed used projects.
To be considered for this role you must have the following:-
Business development drive
Experience within a consultancy in a similar level
The enthusiasm to work in a non-corporate environmentWe are also in the market for candidates who are already running their own consultancies who are looking to bring that across into a new role.
On offer for the successful candidate:-
Competitive salary
Flexible working arrangementsIf you are interested in hearing more about this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch
May 07, 2020
Permanent
Job title: Associate Planner
Location: London (Can be based anywhere across the UK)
Salary: Dependent on candidate experience
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Associate Planner to Director Level to join a small established town planning consultancy. With head quarters being based in London this opportunity is offer for candidates all around the UK who would prefer to utilise home working arrangements.
The main sectors that my client focuses on is residential, commercial and mixed used projects.
To be considered for this role you must have the following:-
Business development drive
Experience within a consultancy in a similar level
The enthusiasm to work in a non-corporate environmentWe are also in the market for candidates who are already running their own consultancies who are looking to bring that across into a new role.
On offer for the successful candidate:-
Competitive salary
Flexible working arrangementsIf you are interested in hearing more about this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward you're CV to and I will be in touch