Director, Planning

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking an experienced Town Planner to lead and grow their North East Planning Team in Leeds. This role requires a proven track record in planning permissions and business development, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a leading firm to shape the future of real estate and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a town planner with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in managing complex projects and teams.
• Ability to lead and build a planning team in the Yorkshire/NE region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the North East Planning Team.
• Manage relationships with internal and external clients.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Town Planner (MRTPI)

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

An experienced town planner; leading and developing the North East Planning Team; building on and growing client opportunities to deliver high quality planning permissions and allocations; and working closely with JLL’s multi sector Leeds office; and the UK Planning Team.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Managing and creating a new Yorkshire Planning Team
• Creating a strong planning business, building relationships internally within JLL eg residential, development and industrial land teams to grow opportunities;
• Working closely with new and existing internal and external clients to deliver opportunities and revenue growth
• Bringing support and inspiration to the new Planning Team.
• Being part of the UK Planning Team

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• A skilled town planner and proven track record.
• Commercially minded and understanding of market conditions.
• Skilled in business development to grow revenue and promote the team.
• Technical experience in major mixed use, commercial/employment and residential development.
• Build, lead and manage a North East/Leeds Planning Team.
• Motivate, lead and drive individuals and team.
• Natural communicator, working closely across different JLL business lines.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Qualified town planner with associated credentials- MRTPI
• Nurture talent, manage succession planning and build a high performing team.
• Develop an existing reputation and client base within the Yorkshire/NE region.
• Works on complex projects, unpicking challenging constraints, phasing etc.
• Experienced in analysing/challenging evidence eg housing supply numbers/employment land supply
• Negotiates s106/affordable housing including city/town centre development.
• Experience as an Expert Witness
• Presents ideas, strategies, and opinions integral to growing the UK Planning business
• A naturally engaging, influential individual and good communicator
• Strong organisational skills
• Fee and team management skills
• Actively adopts Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity principles and actions

Location:

On-site –Leeds, GBR

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