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Planning Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Winchester, Hampshire SO23 7QQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Planning Director position is available in Winchester with a well-established employee-owned development consultancy.
  • Candidates should be chartered members of the RTPI with significant experience in the planning sector, ideally with a proven track record of leading projects and teams.
  • The role involves managing high-profile projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business development opportunities.
  • The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career progression at a senior level.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply if they seek to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Job Title: Planning Director

Location: Winchester

The Company:

My client, a well-established employee-owned development consultancy, is looking for a Planning Director to join the team in Winchester! The client, specialise across in a variety of disciplinary including Town Planning, Architecture, Urban Design and Ecology.

The Role as a Planning Director:

As Planning Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the business while leading a talented team of planners. You will be responsible for managing high-profile projects, fostering strong client relationships, and driving business development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities as a Planning Director:

  • Leading and managing planning projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
  • Providing expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
  • Mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Representing clients in planning appeals, inquiries, and local plan examinations.
  • Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest professional standards.

About You as a Planning Director:

  • A chartered member of the RTPI with significant experience in the planning sector.
  • Proven track record of leading planning projects and teams.
  • Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • A proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality planning solutions.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to lead a thriving team in a growing consultancy.
  • A dynamic and supportive working environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Career progression opportunities at a senior level.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.