Planning Director

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Birmingham seeks a highly skilled Planning Director to build and lead a new planning consultancy team. This role involves providing strategic direction, overseeing projects, and cultivating client relationships. Candidates must possess a degree in Town Planning and significant experience in a senior planning role. The firm offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior planning role.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a planning consultancy team.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership.
• Oversee complex planning projects.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered Membership of RTPI

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Planning Director

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive and Dependent on Experience

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Director to join a prestigious law firm in Birmingham who are actively expanding on their planning consultancy services. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead our new planning consultancy team, working closely with our legal experts to deliver integrated solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a planning consultancy team.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships.
• Oversee complex planning projects.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with legal teams to offer comprehensive planning and legal solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a senior planning role.
• Proven team-building and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working model.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.

How to Apply

If you are a planning director looking for a new change and challenge, please submit your CV and cover letter to (url removed) or pop me a call on (phone number removed).

Job reference - 61068