Town Planning Director

Posted 16 hours 48 minutes ago by Carrington West

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Gloucestershire, Cirencester, United Kingdom, GL7 1
Job Description
Planning Director

Location: Cirencester (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive + Exceptional Bonus & Benefits

A leading UK development consultancy is seeking an experienced Planning Director to join its established planning team in Cirencester.

The Opportunity

You will join a collaborative planning team of approximately 10 professionals, ranging from Graduate Planner through to Executive Director level. This role offers the opportunity to work on an extensive variety of projects, including:

  • Residential developments
  • Strategic land promotion
  • Infrastructure schemes
  • Energy projects
  • Mixed use developments
  • Commercial planning projects
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to completion.
  • Utilise your existing client network to secure new business opportunities.
  • Support and grow the current client portfolio.
  • Provide strategic planning advice across a broad range of developments.
  • Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team.
  • Build and maintain long term client relationships.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the wider consultancy.
  • Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning division.
About You
  • Extensive experience within UK town planning.
  • A strong and established client base with the ability to generate fees.
  • Proven business development and leadership capabilities.
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience managing complex planning applications and projects.
  • MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
Flexible Working

The business operates a flexible hybrid model requiring three days per week in the office, although client meetings are counted as office days, providing additional flexibility.

Reward & Benefits
  • Director Bonus Scheme - up to 25% of annual salary (Performance year runs April to April; bonus paid in two instalments - June and December).
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Bank Holidays in addition
  • 3 extra gifted days over Christmas
  • Life insurance from day one
  • Private healthcare
  • Medicash cash plan, including dental and optical cover (available after one month of employment)
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Interview Process
  1. Stage 1: Informal Microsoft Teams interview
  2. Stage 2: Face to face interview

This is an outstanding opportunity for an established Planning Director or Associate Director ready to step into a high profile leadership position with one of the UK's leading development consultancies, offering genuine autonomy, a varied project portfolio, and significant opportunities for future growth. Apply with your CV today and contact Tullula Farrell on .