Office Lead - Town Planning in Cardiff

Office Lead - Town Planning in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic town planning team and manage complex projects from start to finish.
  • Company: Join a leading consultancy known for high-profile projects across the UK.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a collaborative culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in urban development while mentoring the next generation of planners.
  • Qualifications: Experience in town planning and strong knowledge of the UK planning system required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multidisciplined consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to high profile projects across the UK. They are on the lookout for a commercially aware and experienced Office Lead to join their growing Cardiff offices.

Benefits for the role of Office Lead include:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Professional development
  • Personal development

Duties for the role of Office Lead include:

  • Leading and developing the local town planning team, creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture
  • Managing a varied portfolio of complex planning projects from inception through to delivery
  • Providing senior-level planning advice to clients, project teams and stakeholders
  • Leading planning strategies, applications, appeals, local plan representations and other planning submissions
  • Building strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and developing new business opportunities
  • Working closely with colleagues across planning, landscape, design, environmental and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
  • Supporting the growth and development of the office, including identifying opportunities, winning work and strengthening the consultancy's market presence
  • Mentoring and developing junior and senior colleagues, supporting their professional and career progression
  • Taking an active role in recruitment, resource planning and the continued development of the planning team

Skills and experience for the role of Office Lead:

  • Significant experience within town planning consultancy, planning practice, development consultancy or a related environment
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, policy and development management processes
  • A proven track record of successfully managing complex planning projects
  • Experience of working with developers, landowners, public sector organisations and/or infrastructure clients
  • Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify and secure new opportunities
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • Previous experience of managing, mentoring or developing planning professionals
  • The confidence to provide authoritative planning advice while working collaboratively with other disciplines
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • MRTPI accreditation or equivalent professional experience is highly desirable

This is a permanent role.

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We think you need these skills to ace Office Lead - Town Planning in Cardiff

Leadership Skills
Team Development
Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Stakeholder Management
Knowledge of UK Planning System
Commercial Awareness