Planning and Development Lead

ADS Group Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADS Group Limited in Farnborough seeks a Planning and Development Lead to drive planning across our estate projects. You will own applications from feasibility to approval and discharge of conditions, coordinating with internal teams, local authorities and consultants.

This nine-month fixed-term contract, based at the Farnborough Office, reports to the Head of Site Planning and Flight Operations. The role requires strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with experience in UK

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Surveying, Property, Architecture or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and development control processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning applications from feasibility to approval and discharge of conditions.
• Advise on estate improvements, capital projects and event infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal teams, local authorities and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning applications

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Surveying, Property, Architecture or related discipline

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