Associate/Associate Director Town Planner (Planning Consultancy)
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The Planning Consultancy team in Liverpool specializes in providing advice to a wide range of private and public sector clients. We provide advice and support on development proposals throughout the planning process. Our projects range from complex city center regeneration sites, tall buildings, strategic urban extensions, repurposing town centers, retail development, sports and leisure, logistics and major business parks, energy schemes, through to detailed listed building reuse. We are proud to be involved in leading some of the UK's largest and most high-profile schemes.
We are looking to recruit a committed team player and leader with a win-win focus. The candidate will have significant experience, a proven ability to manage and deliver to a high standard, passion to share their knowledge and a desire to learn and contribute to the ongoing success of our team.
You will be an experienced Associate or Associate Director with extensive knowledge and experience of the planning process including, EIA, EIP / plan promotion, appeals and public inquiries. You will be experienced at managing and leading major developments, the associated negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders, and project managing multidisciplinary teams, ideally with some experience as an expert witness. You will have a track record of client management and development and an appetite to work with Directors to grow your business network and the profile of the team.
Whats In It For You
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* Providing strategic planning advice.
* Coordination of multidisciplinary teams working on planning projects.
* Managing the preparation and submission of major planning applications.
* Leading client and design team meetings.
* Project management and budgetary controls on projects.
* Managing key client relationships.
* Collaborating with WSP colleagues to deliver multidisciplinary advice, liaising with clients and statutory bodies.
* Active business development and profile raising.
* Supporting more junior members of staff.
* Strong technical skills.
* Client management and business development experience.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Drive and determination.
* Outstanding organizational skills.
* Strong client relationships.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Strategic Management Services
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