Director of Town Planning and Building Control

Director of Town Planning and Building Control needed in South west London Paying  £550 per day ref 1465381

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• We are seeking an exceptional Director of Town Planning and Building Control to provide strategic leadership and drive excellence across our Planning and Building Control services. This is a high-profile leadership role, shaping the built environment and ensuring that our City Plan delivers on its ambitions for sustainable growth, high-quality urban design, and resident-focused service delivery.

  As the Chief Planning Officer, you will act as the organization’s leading expert on planning policy, development management, planning enforcement, infrastructure planning, and building control. Your leadership will help enhance our reputation as a world-class city while delivering sustainable and inclusive development.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and future direction for Planning and Building Control services, ensuring innovation and a customer-centric approach.
  • City Plan Implementation: Lead the delivery of the City Plan, ensuring planning policies align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
  • Regulatory and Policy Expertise: Act as the Planning expert, providing strategic advice to senior leaders and external partners.
  • High-Quality Urban Design: Promote a safe, well-planned, economically successful, and socially inclusive city, acting as a champion for sustainable development.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee Development Management, Planning Enforcement, Infrastructure Planning, and Building Control, ensuring high standards and compliance with legislation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with developers, private sector partners, and public agencies to influence the future of the city.
  • Budget and Resource Management: Lead a £2 million staffing budget, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Leadership and Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 150 employees, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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