Planning Director

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Avison Young Full time
Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Town Planning Director to drive our business growth and development. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading our planning efforts and ensuring that our clients receive exceptional service.

Our Story

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a strong commitment to empowering women and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts, and strategic intelligence.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in business planning and strategy implementation, driving organisational growth and profitability
  • Help maintain financial controls at both project and team levels
  • Manage, coach, and develop more junior people within the team, motivating team members and driving high levels of performance
  • Ensure exceptional service is provided to existing clients and manage client relationships
  • Generate new business in line with our business plan
  • Scan horizons for business opportunities and priorities
  • Thought leadership and the application of this to profile raising and advancing knowledge across the sector
  • Deliver and oversee the provision of advice on major and complex planning and associated instructions
  • Steer major developments through the development plan and development management processes
  • Expand networks and create relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities
  • Maintain continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of the RTPI
Qualifications
  • Leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior members of staff
  • First-rate client-facing skills, with the ability to present and communicate at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders
  • Business development skills, with a track record in winning new work
  • Strong networking skills, with the ability to build contacts across the sector
  • Exemplary planning skills, including a deep understanding of development plan and development management processes and associated legislation, policy, and guidance
  • Outstanding project management skills
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Equal Opportunities

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts, and strategic intelligence.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, please contact us.



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