Team Leader Planning

Talent Dice Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a Design Lead to oversee planning and design-related matters in the Old Kent Road area. Responsibilities include advising on design aspects of applications and managing design codes for urban regeneration projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in design management and relevant qualifications in urban design or architecture.

Qualifications

• Design experience, preferably in a development management context.
• Advisory experience to planning case officers on design matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design related matters within the Old Kent Road team.
• Discharge conditions relating to materials and mock up panels.
• Commission and manage design teams for public realm improvements.

Skills

Design management

Urban design

Education

Qualification in urban design or architecture

Job description

Overview

The post is located in the Old Kent Road Planning and Growth team. The team deals with all aspects of regeneration including determining planning applications, preparing the Old Kent Road area action plan and coordinating the council's wider regeneration activities in the Old Kent Road opportunity area.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design related matters within the Old Kent Road team, including providing design advice and working with applicants to improve the design of planning applications and pre-applications.
• Discharge conditions relating to materials, mock up panels, etc.
• Commission and manage design codes and masterplanning.
• Represent the council on design matters at the forthcoming examination in public into the draft Old Kent Road area action plan.
• Commission and manage design teams in preparing projects such as public realm and park improvements.

Qualifications

• Design experience, preferably in a development management context, providing advice to planning case officers on all aspects of design and working with applicants to improve design.
• A qualification in urban design or architecture would also be desirable.