Senior Town Planning Manager - Permanent
Location: Heathrow Airport
Working format: Full time - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Salary: Up to £85,000pa
Start date: ASAP
Benefits: £4,000pa travel allowance, 25 days annual leave (+ Bank holidays), Up to 25% performance bonus, Up to 20% pension, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, free travel on Heathrow express, 31 days Free long stay parking per year
An experienced Senior Town Planning Manager is required to join an existing dynamic Town Planning and Consenting team. You will play a key role in developing and implementing planning strategies that support sustainable growth and capital investment programmes that are already in action.
The successful candidate will bring expert knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) and Development Consent Order (DCO) regimes, providing strategic planning advice to influence national, regional, and local planning policies, including major infrastructure policy frameworks, to protect and advance organisational interests.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert advice on planning policy and facilitate capital investment projects through the planning system.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local planning authorities and regulatory bodies.
Oversee planning applications and submissions to ensure smooth delivery of capital investment plans.
Advise on DCO (Development Consent Order) and consenting activities for long-term growth plans, developing clear strategies and leading pre-application processes.
Monitor and respond to planning policy changes, legislative reforms, and third-party planning applications, delivering robust responses to consultations.
Ensure compliance with planning laws, conditions, and obligations attached to existing consents.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential:
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
Relevant DCO experience in planning and consenting for infrastructure projects
Excellent knowledge of UK planning law, regulation, and procedures
Significant experience within a UK Planning team managing large infrastructure projects
Expertise in Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Compulsory Acquisition, and Statutory Consultation
Strong interpersonal skills to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualifications in Planning, Aviation, or related fields
Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and Airspace Change Process
Interest in public policy and political affairs