Planning Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based planning agency is seeking a Planning Team Leader to shape the future of the Old Kent Road regeneration. This role involves leading design aspects across planning applications, advising on proposals, and managing complex projects. Candidates should have substantial urban design experience and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and the chance to influence a rapidly changing area in London.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in urban design, architecture or planning.
• Proven ability to manage complex regeneration projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design input across planning applications and pre-applications.
• Advise applicants and improve the quality of proposals.
• Discharge conditions related to materials, mock-up panels, and detailing.
• Commission and manage design codes and master planning exercises.
• Represent the council on design matters at the Examination in Public.

Skills

Urban design experience

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Planning Team Leader

Rate: £42–£55 per hour

Location: Southwark

Hybrid Working

Play a leading role in shaping the future of one of London’s most ambitious regeneration areas.

Old Kent Road Planning and Growth Team is responsible for driving regeneration across the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area. The team handles planning applications, prepares the Area Action Plan, and coordinates the council’s wider regeneration efforts.

We are now recruiting a Planning Team Leader to lead on all design-related matters within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design input across planning applications and pre-applications
• Advise applicants and improve the quality of proposals
• Discharge conditions related to materials, mock-up panels, and detailing
• Commission and manage design codes and master planning exercises
• Represent the council on design matters at the Examination in Public for the draft Area Action Plan
• Lead design elements of public realm and park improvement projects, including managing consultant teams

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in urban design, architecture or planning
• Proven ability to manage complex regeneration projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A confident leader who can work across disciplines and drive high-quality outcomes
• This is an exciting opportunity to influence the design and delivery of a rapidly changing part of London.

Apply now to help shape the future of Old Kent Road.

To find out more information please contact Lily at [e-mail]

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.