Planning Director

TipTopJob; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Planning Director, where you will lead a talented team in delivering high-quality planning solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the business while managing high-profile projects and fostering strong client relationships. With a dynamic and supportive working environment, you will have the chance to drive business development and mentor junior planners. If you are a chartered member of the RTPI with a passion for excellence in planning, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the planning sector with a proven track record.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing planning projects across various sectors.
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

Job Title: Planning Director

Location: Winchester

The Company

My client, a well-established employee-owned development consultancy, is looking for a Planning Director to join the team in Winchester. The client specializes across a variety of disciplines including Town Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, and Ecology.

The Role As a Planning Director

As Planning Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the business while leading a talented team of planners. You will be responsible for managing high-profile projects, fostering strong client relationships, and driving business development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities As a Planning Director

• Leading and managing planning projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Providing expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Representing clients in planning appeals, inquiries, and local plan examinations.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to high professional standards.

About You As a Planning Director

• A chartered member of the RTPI with significant experience in the planning sector.
• Proven track record of leading planning projects and teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• A proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality planning solutions.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead a thriving team in a growing consultancy.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities at a senior level.

Apply Now

If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to [contact email] or contact us to discuss further.