Senior Associate Town Planner

About the Role

This is an important leadership position with our Town Planning team in our London (or potentially Bristol) Studio. You will lead large-scale major development proposals and form part of the Planning Team's Senior Leadership Team.

You will work in multi-disciplinary studios alongside Architects, Urban Designers and Landscape Architects on a wide range of projects across key development sectors. We act as a trusted advisor to our clients, adopting a proactive approach to client relationships and striving to create successful places which balance economic, environmental, and social objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership: Lead and manage multiple complex planning application-based projects, playing a key role in shaping sustainable development that is well-designed and enhances the function and quality of the built environment.

Advice: Provide a wide range of strategic advice to clients and internal colleagues that is tailored to the needs of the user, is evidence-based, clear and to a high professional standard.

Win Work: Use your experience to assemble bids and secure new commissions. Help wider winning work strategies for key sectors and clients that contribute to the growth of the team's workload and reputation.

Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, managing relationships with commercial acumen.

Mentor: Inspire and grow team members and assist with future recruitment strategies, as required.

Development: Support the strategic direction and financial performance of the planning team.

Standards: Uphold Stride Treglown's ethical standards and act in the best interests of the practice and its Employee Ownership Trust.

Requirements

Professional Body: Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) with at least five years post-qualification experience.

Track Record: Post‑qualification experience in development management and / or strategic planning.

Management: Experience of managing and developing the growth of people or teams.

Financial: Experience of managing the financial performance of projects and/or planning applications.

Sector Experience: A broad knowledge of key planning sectors and ideally, a track record within the Education (schools, higher & further education), Healthcare, Institutional, Mixed-Use Urban Regeneration and Tech & Innovation sectors.

Mindset: Evidence of a collaborative and proactive approach to multi-disciplinary working with a passion for delivering high-quality planning outcomes and advice.

What We Offer

Employee Ownership: We are owned by our people (Employee Ownership Trust), and you will have the opportunity to a stake in our success.

Career Autonomy: We pride ourselves on helping you develop your career in the direction you want it to go.

Inclusion: We are dedicated to building a team that represents the communities we serve.

Balance: We provide a progressive, supportive environment that understands the modern professional's needs.

Contract: A full-time contract with flexible working hours and arrangements.

Care: A comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare.

How to Apply

Please include:

• A cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role.
• Your CV covering your qualifications, professional achievements, and experiences.
• A written case study (up to 1,000 words) that best displays your technical knowledge, skills, and abilities, and which demonstrates why you are the right person for this role.

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About Stride Treglown

Stride Treglown is registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to changing behaviours and cultures with inclusive recruitment practices. We believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, background, disability, or marital status can bring their full purpose to life. We will provide a fully accessible recruitment process and offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.