Senior Town Planner & Associate Director: Lead Projects

Carrington West; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Associate/Associate Director in Colchester to lead a range of town planning projects, mentoring junior planners and building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will be MRTPI qualified with post-qualification experience and a proven track record in residential, mixed-use and strategic development, along with solid knowledge of UK planning policy and client-facing project management.

Qualifications

• MRTPI with significant post-qualification planning experience.
• Experience delivering residential, mixed-use and strategic development projects.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience managing clients, projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a wide range of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Manage key client relationships and provide strategic planning advice.
• Prepare and review complex planning applications, appeals and planning strategies.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development activities.
• Represent clients in meetings with local authorities, stakeholders and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Team leadership

Planning policy knowledge

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an Associate/Associate Director in Colchester to lead a range of town planning projects, mentoring junior planners and building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will be MRTPI qualified with post-qualification experience and a proven track record in residential, mixed-use and strategic development, along with solid knowledge of UK planning policy and client-facing project management.