Director of Town Planning – Midlands Growth Leader

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec in Birmingham is seeking a Chartered Town Planning Director to lead the growth of our Midlands planning practice within a multidisciplinary, design-led environment. You will drive strategic land promotion, planning applications and Local Plan engagements while mentoring a growing team of planners.

You will work closely with design, landscape, transport and environmental disciplines to deliver commercially robust outcomes and strong client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Chartered Town Planner MRTPI with senior leadership experience.
• Proven track record in Birmingham/Midlands planning market.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the growth of the Birmingham and wider Midlands planning practice.
• Act as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients on complex planning matters.
• Lead on major planning projects including strategic land promotion, planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Play a key role in Local Plan strategy, examinations and land allocation work.
• Drive business development activity, identifying and converting new opportunities in the Midlands market.
• Mentor, support and develop a growing team of planners, building capability and future leadership.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary leaders to deliver integrated, commercially robust and design-led outcomes.
• Strengthen the firm’s external profile and presence within the Midlands planning market.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

MRTPI Chartered Town Planner

Job description

Stantec in Birmingham is seeking a Chartered Town Planning Director to lead the growth of our Midlands planning practice within a multidisciplinary, design-led environment. You will drive strategic land promotion, planning applications and Local Plan engagements while mentoring a growing team of planners.

You will work closely with design, landscape, transport and environmental disciplines to deliver commercially robust outcomes and strong client partnerships.