Head of Planning : York

Job title: Head of Planning

Location: York

The Company

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Multidiscipline Planning and Environmental Consultancy who are looking for a Planning Director to join the team.

Key Tasks And Accountabilities

• Building the planning team and motivating, developing and managing their performance.
• Building existing client relationships and generating new business.
• Managing client expectations.
• Project managing a mix of planning submissions and appeals.
• Preparing tender responses.
• Performing strategic planning research and policy development including assessments of development potential.
• Making site inspections and assessing merits of proposals.
• Giving guidance to engineers/architects on the production of drawings and supplemental planning information in relation to planning submissions.
• Taking responsibility for the strategic management input of planning projects including financial management.
• Expanding networks and creating relationships with key stakeholders including local authorities.
• Mentoring team through RTPI development processes and procedures.
• Managing, maintaining and growing fee pipeline.
  
  

Requirements

• Chartered membership of The Royal Town Planning Institute or The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• At least 10 years proven planning experience of large, scale planning projects across a range of sectors within the private sector.
• At least 5 years experience of leading and growing a planning team within a planning consultancy environment.
• A track record of sustainable business generation and client base growth.
• Seasoned leader with management experience of directing and developing a team.
  
  

Interested?

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone in client side or consultantcy who are looking to grow within the company with a clear progression route to Development Director.

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Sofia Conte on 957 386 or