Director - Town Planning

Stantec; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Mentoring

Educación

MRTPI Chartered Town Planner

Descripción del empleo

Are you a Chartered Town Planning Director ready to take a leading role in shaping some of the most significant development and regeneration projects across Birmingham and the wider Midlands?

We are seeking a Town Planning Director to join our Birmingham office, ideally located in the heart of the city centre with excellent connectivity to New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who wants more than delivery but rather someone motivated by influence, growth and legacy. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our Midlands planning presence, working alongside an established team with real momentum and ambition.

If you’re driven by complex development, meaningful client relationships and building high-performing teams, this is a role where your impact will be visible and valued.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will join an established and growing planning team delivering across residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial and employment sectors, with a strong track record in planning applications, appeals and Development Plan promotion.

The Birmingham team is already well positioned in the Midlands market, with a strong pipeline and clear opportunity to expand further. This role is central to unlocking that growth.

You’ll work in a fully integrated, multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with colleagues across design and masterplanning, landscape architecture, transport, engineering and environmental disciplines. This joined-up approach ensures planning advice is commercially aware, design-led and deliverable from the outset.

You’ll be part of a culture that values early-stage collaboration, strategic thinking and strong client partnerships.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Lead and shape the growth of the Birmingham and wider Midlands planning practice
• Act as a trusted advisor to key 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
• This is a role where you will not only deliver projects, but actively shape strategy, culture and growth.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) operating at Director level, or an experienced Associate Director ready to step into a broader leadership role.

You will bring:

• Strong technical expertise across development management and/or plan-making
• A proven track record within the Birmingham and/or wider Midlands planning market
• Experience in planning applications, appeals, inquiries and/or Local Plan examinations
• A strong commercial mindset with confidence in client engagement and business development
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, inspire and develop teams
• The ability to provide clear, commercially aware advice on complex planning and development challenges
• You are likely looking for a platform that offers greater influence, autonomy and the opportunity to help shape both a team and a regional strategy not just deliver within it.

WHY JOIN US:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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