Senior Director, Planning & Development — Growth & Leadership

Mattinson Partnership

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave
Pension
Private healthcare
Flexible benefits
Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Director/Senior Director in Planning & Development for London or Manchester to lead a growing team and drive strategic client work in the planning sector.

This senior role requires a Chartered planner (MRTPI/MRICS Planning & Development), 10+ years post-qualification, strong knowledge of the UK planning system, and proven business development capability.

Qualifications

  • MRTPI or MRICS Planning & Development membership is required.
  • 10+ years' post-qualified experience in planning.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process.
  • Established client base with proven business development.
  • Strong commercial, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ambition to grow a successful planning business.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and managing key client relationships.
  • Winning new instructions and growing the client portfolio.
  • Advising on major planning and development projects.
  • Working across residential, commercial, rural, renewables and healthcare sectors.
  • Providing senior leadership and mentoring within the planning team.
  • Helping shape and grow the wider Planning & Development offering.

Skills

Client relationship management
Business development
Strategic planning
Communication skills
Mentoring

Education

MRTPI or MRICS Planning & Development

Job description

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Director/Senior Director in Planning & Development for London or Manchester to lead a growing team and drive strategic client work in the planning sector.

This senior role requires a Chartered planner (MRTPI/MRICS Planning & Development), 10+ years post-qualification, strong knowledge of the UK planning system, and proven business development capability.

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