Interim Major Development Lead - Hybrid Strategic Planning

Park Avenue; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

1 day per week in office

Job summary

Park Avenue is seeking an experienced Major Development Team Manager on an interim basis to lead a newly established Major Development Team. The role focuses on large-scale strategic development across a South West borough, with hybrid working and roughly one day per week in the office.

You will oversee a team including a Principal Planner and Senior Planner, manage major applications and PPAs, and work with senior management to shape a fast-paced growth authority.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large major and strategic planning projects.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team including contractors.
• Experience in growth authorities and PPAs (Planning Performance Agreements).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of large major and strategic planning applications.
• Lead a team consisting of a Principal Planner, Senior Planner and contractor resource.
• Maintain momentum across major development and infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with the Strategic and Local Plan Team as the authority progresses towards Regulation 19 consultation.
• Establish and manage Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for major applications.
• Attend Planning Committee, member briefings and corporate meetings.
• Collaborate with senior management, including the Director of Growth and Development Management management team.
• Help shape and establish a new Major Development Team within a fast-paced growth authority.

Skills

Team leadership

Major development planning

Stakeholder engagement

Planning policy knowledge

Contract management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered Town Planner

Job description

Park Avenue is seeking an experienced Major Development Team Manager on an interim basis to lead a newly established Major Development Team. The role focuses on large-scale strategic development across a South West borough, with hybrid working and roughly one day per week in the office.

You will oversee a team including a Principal Planner and Senior Planner, manage major applications and PPAs, and work with senior management to shape a fast-paced growth authority.