A leading large Property consultancy in Central London are looking for a dynamic Planning Director to assist in the development and growth of their planning department.

The day-to-day

Responsibilities will include but not limited to :

• 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.
• Providing strategic project management input of the planning project including financial management.
• Keeping abreast of relevant legislation and latest planning laws.
• Expanding networks and creating relationships with key stakeholders including local authorities.
• Providing senior leadership across the business.
• Building the planning team and motivating, developing and managing their performance.
• Maintaining continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of your professional institute.
• Management of databases for and assistance with public consultation.

Experience

• Must be a dynamic self-starter able to work on his or her own initiative and be willing to undertake all aspects of the role as the sole person in the "Planning Department" of the Group.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and relevant software programmes. If you have Argos software experience it would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of planning, development and local government policies and procedures including recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to planning and housing law.
• Knowledge of local government procedures and practices and possibly experience working at a senior level within one or more LPA’s.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and juggle competing demands.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to build contacts across the industry.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of The Royal Town Planning Institute
• Minimum degree qualification in town planning or related discipline.
• Full and clean driving licence may be required.