At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic planning team and manage diverse projects, focusing on appeals and applications.
- Company: Respected private consultancy with offices in London and Kent.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, generous holiday, healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Flexible interview process with options for Teams or face-to-face meetings.
- Why this job: Shape the future of planning while mentoring a young, ambitious team.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in town planning with experience in complex applications and team management.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: London & Kent (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Pension, Holiday, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Healthcare)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Carrington West are delighted to be working exclusively with a respected private consultancy with offices in both London and Kent, who are seeking an Associate Planning Director to join and lead their growing planning team.
About the Role:
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded planning professional to step into a strategic role, overseeing a dynamic team of 7 planners. You'll be responsible for managing a wide range of planning projects, with a particular focus on appeals and applications and for mentoring junior members of the team to develop their capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the planning function and growing the business, with scope to bring existing clients and develop new relationships.
What We're Looking For:
- A strong private sector background with 15+ years' experience in town planning.
- Proven expertise in handling complex planning applications and appeals.
- Experience in managing or mentoring junior planners in a collaborative team setting.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to contribute to business development - ideally with a network of clients you can bring with you.
- Comfortable leading a young and ambitious team, and keen to grow and shape it further.
- MRTPI membership is advantageous, though not essential.
The Offer:
- Flexible working arrangements: 3 days a week in the office.
- A strong benefits package including:
- Pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Private healthcare
Interview Process:
Flexible and relaxed - the client is happy to arrange either Teams interviews or face-to-face meetings, and are open to informal chats initially.
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
Job Reference Number: 61569
Head of Planning in Bexley employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
