Regional Planning Director - Other
Regional Planning Director - Other
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Job Description
NSB Recruitment Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commercially astute Regional Planning Directorto lead and grow our planning presence in the Cambridge region. This is a senior appointment for a confident and experienced planning professional with a proven ability to win work cultivate long-term client relationships and drive high-quality planning outcomes across a wide range of sectors.
This opportunity is perfect for a planning professional who is already operating at a senior level or a strong mid-level consultant ready to step up into a more strategic and client-facing role. You will have significant autonomy to manage your own projects lead client engagement and play a critical part in the regional growth strategy with the support of an established multi-disciplinary planning team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation submission and management of planning applications across sectors including energy (renewables battery storage EV hydrogen) infrastructure residential and commercial developments.
- Maintain and expand relationships with local clients and consultants using your network to generate and convert new business opportunities.
- Lead project teams and coordinate internal and external technical inputs on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Provide planning strategy and advice to clients across the entire project lifecycle.
- Deliver planning appraisals policy research feasibility reviews and Local Plan representations.
- Represent clients at planning committees appeals and public consultations.
- Mentor and support junior team members as part of a collaborative and growing regional office.
What Were Looking For
- RTPI Chartered (or eligible) with at least 5 years of experience in planning consultancy or a similar private-sector environment.
- Demonstrable track record of business development client relationship management and successful work winning.
- Strong understanding of planning policy and legislation in England.
- Experienced in managing complex planning applications and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and written skills with the confidence to lead client meetings presentations and stakeholder engagement events.
- A collaborative team player proactive and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Why Join Us
- Be a key figure in the strategic growth of the Cambridge office with genuine leadership and progression opportunities.
- Join a highly experienced supportive national planning team with access to a wide range of in-house technical expertise (EIA environmental transport landscape etc.).
- Enjoy a culture that values autonomy creativity and innovation not just process.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives and flexible working options.
- Opportunities for further progression into a director role.
If this Regional Planning Director role is of interest to you please click apply now below.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
