Planning Director

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Director to lead their Sheffield office. This pivotal role involves managing and expanding a dynamic team while overseeing project portfolios and client relationships. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying growth opportunities, ensuring profitability, and fostering professional development within the team. With a focus on both private and public sector consultancy, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a thriving consultancy environment. If you are a seasoned professional ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Performance-linked bonus scheme

Flexible working

Company Pension Scheme

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in planning, blending consultancy and public sector roles.
• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of projects in development management and policy work.
• Expand the Planning team and develop the client base.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in Planning

Chartered Membership of RTPI

Job description

Position Available: Planning Director
Location: Sheffield
Sector: Private, Consultancy.
Salary: Dependent on experience

Carrington West are on the lookout for a seasoned Planning Director. We are working with a leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy that is looking to expand their dynamic team in their Sheffield office. Working closely with the senior management team, the appointed Planning Director will take the helm of their Sheffield office, tasked with elevating and expanding its existing project portfolio, playing a pivotal role in this growth.

Role and Responsibilities:

As Planning Director, you will be responsible for:

1. Confidently leading a range of projects, engaging in both development management and development plan/policy work.
2. Leading and expanding the established Planning team.
3. Developing the client base, overseeing existing client instructions, and cultivating new client opportunities.
4. Managing staff workloads and professional development to ensure adherence to required standards.
5. Identifying and securing opportunities in growth sectors.
6. Ensuring office profitability, including client accounts, budgeting, and income projections.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
2. 10 years' of professional experience, ideally a blend of private sector consultancy and public sector or client-side roles.
3. Candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification in Planning.

Salary and Benefits:

Remuneration will be based on the successful candidate's experience and potential and can be discussed upon interview stage.

Benefits include:

1. Performance-linked bonus scheme.
2. Flexible working.
3. Company Pension Scheme.
4. Health insurance.

This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Georgia Cookson on 02393 876 099.

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 50726