Senior Associate Town Planner

About the Role

This is an important leadership position within our Town Planning team at our London or Bristol studio. You will lead large-scale major development proposals and form part of the Planning Team's Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for people management and pastoral care of team members.

We work in multi-disciplinary studios alongside Architects, Urban Designers and Landscape Architects across a wide range of projects and 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
• Play 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 tailored to the needs of the user
• Deliver evidence-based, clear advice to a high professional standard

Win Work

• Use your experience to assemble bids and secure new commissions
• Help develop 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
• 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 Qualifications

• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• At least five years post-qualification experience

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in development management and/or strategic planning
• Experience of managing and developing the growth of people or teams
• Experience of managing the financial performance of projects and/or planning applications
• Broad knowledge of key planning sectors with ideally a track record within 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
• Passion for delivering high-quality planning outcomes and advice

What We Offer

Employee Ownership

• We are owned by our people (Employee Ownership Trust)
• You will have the opportunity to take a stake in our success

Career Development

• 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

Work Environment

• Progressive, supportive environment that understands the modern professional's needs
• Full-time contract with flexible working hours and arrangements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare

How to Apply

Please apply via our website and 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 displays your technical knowledge, skills, and abilities, and demonstrates why you are the right person for this role

You do not need to join or subscribe to any third-party websites.

Accessibility

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.