Senior Town Planning Manager

Damicor Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planning Manager to provide strategic planning advice and oversee capital investment projects. The role requires expertise in UK planning law, experience in managing large infrastructure projects, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of up to £85,000 and a range of benefits including a travel allowance, annual leave, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

GBP4,000pa travel allowance

25 days annual leave (+ Bank holidays)

Up to 25% performance bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

31 days Free long stay parking per year

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Relevant DCO experience in infrastructure project planning.
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning law and regulations.
• Significant experience with UK Planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on planning policy.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Oversee planning applications to ensure smooth delivery.
• Advise on DCO and consenting activities for growth.
• Monitor planning policy changes and respond to applications.

Skills

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Relevant DCO experience in planning and consenting for infrastructure projects

Excellent knowledge of UK planning law

Significant experience managing large infrastructure projects

Expertise in Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Planning, Aviation, or related fields

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planning Manager - Permanent

Location: Heathrow Airport

Working format: Full time - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Salary: Up to GBP85,000pa

Start date: ASAP

Benefits: GBP4,000pa travel allowance, 25 days annual leave (+ Bank holidays), Up to 25% performance bonus, Up to 20% pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, free travel on Heathrow express, 31 days Free long stay parking per year

Role

An experienced Senior Town Planning Manager is required to join an existing dynamic Town Planning and Consenting team. You will play a key role in developing and implementing planning strategies that support sustainable growth and capital investment programmes that are already in action.

The successful candidate will bring expert knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) and Development Consent Order (DCO) regimes, providing strategic planning advice to influence national, regional, and local planning policies, including major infrastructure policy frameworks, to protect and advance organisational interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on planning policy and facilitate capital investment projects through the planning system.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local planning authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee planning applications and submissions to ensure smooth delivery of capital investment plans.
• Advise on DCO (Development Consent Order) and consenting activities for long-term growth plans, developing clear strategies and leading pre-application processes.
• Monitor and respond to planning policy changes, legislative reforms, and third-party planning applications, delivering robust responses to consultations.
• Ensure compliance with planning laws, conditions, and obligations attached to existing consents.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Relevant DCO experience in planning and consenting for infrastructure projects
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning law, regulation, and procedures
• Significant experience within a UK Planning team managing large infrastructure projects
• Expertise in Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Compulsory Acquisition, and Statutory Consultation
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Planning, Aviation, or related fields
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and Airspace Change Process
• Interest in public policy and political affairs