At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major planning projects and mentor junior team members in a dynamic consultancy.
- Company: Join a reputable consultancy with a focus on residential projects in the East Midlands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, private healthcare, and generous leave.
- Other info: Supportive culture focused on empowerment and professional growth.
- Why this job: Take your career to the next level with clear progression opportunities and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: RTPI accreditation and proven experience in senior planning roles required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Blue Diamond Recruitment is proud to be working on a rare and unique opportunity for an Associate Planning Director to join a growing and reputable consultancy in the East Midlands. This role offers a genuine pathway to Director level, providing the opportunity to grow the planning function with business development across the Midlands. This is a senior position within a well established and expanding planning team, with a strong focus on residential projects and strategic land promotion. RTPI accreditation is mandatory. You will play a key role in delivering major projects, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also be instrumental in driving team performance and mentoring junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic land promotions through the local plan process, including participation in examinations
- Prepare and oversee the submission of complex planning applications
- Lead planning appeals, including hearings and public inquiries, acting as an expert witness where required
- Manage large scale projects
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across housebuilders, land promoters and developers
- Support business development activities and contribute to securing new instructions
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level team members
- Support the ongoing growth and development of the region
About You
- Proven experience in a senior planning role within consultancy or development
- Strong background in residential planning
- Experience of local plan promotion, planning applications and appeals
- Confident operating at inquiry level, ideally with expert witness experience
- Track record of managing complex projects and leading professional teams
- Strong leadership, mentoring and people development skills
- Commercially aware with the ability to support business growth
You will join a growing team with strong momentum and a secured pipeline of work. The current culture is focused on progression and empowerment, working within a supportive and high performing environment. Offering a competitive salary £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary, car allowance, bonus, market leading annual leave allowance, private health care, enhanced maternity / paternity leave and more. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Planning professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role with clear progression and long term potential.
Associate Planning Director employer: Blue Diamond Recruitment
Join a reputable consultancy in the East Midlands that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a clear pathway to Director level for ambitious professionals. With a strong focus on residential projects, you will thrive in a supportive and high-performing environment, enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and an exceptional annual leave package. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while mentoring junior team members and driving business success.
