Director of Town Planning and Building Control

Aatom Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Town Planning and Building Control in Greater London. This leadership role involves providing strategic direction for Planning and Building Control services, ensuring implementation of the City Plan, and overseeing a £2 million budget. The ideal candidate will have expertise in urban design and strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a vision for sustainable development and excellent team leadership abilities. This position is offered on a 6-month contract with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to set strategic vision and direction for Planning and Building Control.
• Expertise in urban design and development management.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for Planning and Building Control services.
• Lead the delivery of the City Plan and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on planning policies.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Urban Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Regulatory Expertise

Job description

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Director of Town Planning and Building Control on a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Town Planning and Building Control to provide strategic leadership and drive excellence across our Planning and Building Control services. This is a high-profile leadership role, shaping client’s built environment and ensuring that our City Plan delivers on its ambitions for sustainable growth, high-quality urban design, and resident-focused service delivery.

As the client’s Chief Planning Officer, you will act as the organisation’s leading expert on planning policy, development management, planning enforcement, infrastructure planning, and building control. Your leadership will help enhance client’s reputation as a world-class city while delivering sustainable and inclusive development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and future direction for Planning and Building Control services, ensuring innovation and a customer-centric approach.
• City Plan Implementation: Lead the delivery of client’s City Plan, ensuring planning policies align with the client’s strategic objectives.
• Regulatory and Policy Expertise: Act as the client’s Planning expert, providing strategic advice to senior leaders, and external partners.
• High-Quality Urban Design: Promote a safe, well-planned, economically successful, and socially inclusive city, acting as a champion for sustainable development.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee Development Management, Planning Enforcement, Infrastructure Planning, and Building Control, ensuring high standards and compliance with legislation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with Councillors, developers, private sector partners, and public agencies to influence client’s future.
• Budget and Resource Management: Lead a £2 million staffing budget, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Leadership and Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 150 employees, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture.

If this sounds good to you, please apply or call us directly for more information.