Planning and Development Lead

Farnborough International; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnborough International seeks a Planning and Development Lead to support estate development and ensure planning considerations are integrated across projects. You will own planning-related matters from feasibility through to approval and discharge of conditions, reporting to the Head of Site Planning and Flight Operations.

You will work closely with stakeholders, authorities and consultants, providing expert advice on estate improvements, regulatory compliance and longer-term development

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline with UK planning knowledge.
• Experience managing planning applications and development projects.
• Strong communication with authorities, consultants and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Own planning-related matters from feasibility to approval and discharge of conditions.
• Lead planning applications across estate development and capital projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, local authorities and consultants.
• Balance operational priorities with planning and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Town Planning / Urban Planning / Surveying / Property / Architecture

Job description

9 Months Fixed Term Contract- potential extension, part or full time at 37.5 hours per week

Farnborough International is seeking a Planning and Development Lead to support the ongoing development of our estate and ensure that planning considerations are successfully integrated across a range of projects and business activities. Reporting to the Head of Site Planning and Flight Operations, you will take ownership of all planning-related matters, leading planning applications from initial feasibility through to approval and the discharge of conditions.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, local authorities and specialist consultants, you will provide expert planning advice on estate improvements, capital projects, temporary event infrastructure and longer-term development initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping the future development of the Farnborough International estate, helping to identify opportunities, manage risks and ensure compliance with planning legislation and regulatory requirements.

This is a varied and highly visible role that requires strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to balance operational priorities with planning and regulatory obligations.

The Candidate

You will have professional experience managing planning applications and supporting development projects, supported by a degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Surveying, Property, Architecture or a related discipline. You will possess a strong understanding of UK planning legislation and development control processes, along with experience of working constructively with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and external specialists.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and confidently presenting planning advice and recommendations to senior management. You will be highly organised, analytical and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Experience within commercial property, aviation, events, leisure or mixed-use developments would be advantageous, as would an understanding of wider environmental planning considerations such as transport, ecology and heritage matters.

The Contract

9 Months Fixed Term Contract- potential extension, part or full time at 37.5 hours.

The role is based at the Farnborough Office and reports directly to the Head of Site Planning and Flight Operations.