Principal / Director - Southampton or Cambridge
- Employer
- Future Gen Recruitment
- Location
- Southampton & Cambridge
- Salary
- VERY competitive salary and benefits package which is subject to negotiation
- Closing date
- 7 Apr 2025
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Community Development, Other, Planning, Policy and Strategy, Regeneration
- Function
- Manager, Director, Consultant
- Sector
- Consultancy, Other Private sector
- Seniority
- Senior Manager
Job Details
A leading national planning consultancy is seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow their Southampton office. With expertise spanning residential, health, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment, they deliver forward-thinking and sustainable solutions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
They are looking for a highly experienced, commercially driven leader who shares their commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence in planning. If you thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and have a strong track record in business development, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Southampton planning team, driving project success and business growth. Oversee and manage complex planning applications, delivering high-quality consultancy advice.
- Foster and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic planning guidance across various sectors.
- Play a key role in business development, leveraging your strong industry network to generate new opportunities.
- Ensure projects align with local and national planning policies and deliver sustainable outcomes. Represent the consultancy at key industry events, networking functions, and stakeholder meetings.
Requirements:
Chartered Member of the RTPI (essential).
- A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in town planning within a consultancy environment.
- Proven ability to win work and develop business, drawing upon a strong professional network.
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and mentoring teams.
- Strong technical planning knowledge, with experience across multiple sectors.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to shape the Southampton office, driving its future success.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment within a respected national consultancy.
- A chance to work on diverse, high-profile projects with industry-leading professionals.
This is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious Planning Director to make a real impact in a growing and forward-thinking consultancy.
More details?
To apply or find out more, please send your CV below or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Please call Rob on 07855 276123 / (0)20 7112 8420 or email rob@futuregenrecruitment.com
Company
Who Are We
At FutureGen Recruitment, we are specialists in connecting top talent with industry-leading opportunities in the Urban and Tech sectors. With over 25 years of combined recruitment experience, our two directors bring a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of these dynamic industries. We focus on recruiting for critical fields such as Town Planning, Cyber Security, Blockchain, and AI, serving both public and private sector clients.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and urban development, ensuring our clients have access to the skilled professionals they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Whether you’re a company looking to grow your team or a candidate aiming to make your next career move, FutureGen Recruitment is dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
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