Associate Director - Masterplanning
About the position
This is a role for associate director of master planning to lead the strategic vision and planning of large scale residential development projects. Working at the forefront of urban design, strategic land and placemaking you will shape masterplans that unlock land value, guide planning strategy and create sustainable, joyful and commercially viable communities. The role combines design leadership with client advisory expertise, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, managing key stakeholder relationships and driving projects from early land appraisal through to planning consent. This role is offering promotion to Director level within 6 months, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to business management, strategic growth including new business and winning work.
About the candidate
The successful candidate will bring significant experience from a respected architecture, urban design or planning practice, with a strong focus on large-scale, UK residential led master planning and strategic land projects. You will demonstrate a proven track record in land promotion, site allocations and outline planning applications, underpinned by a thorough understanding of UK planning policy and development viability. A confident leader with excellent communication skills, you will be experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams, managing client relationships and engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Creative, commercially astute and strategic you will build strong industry networks and play an active role in securing new business opportunities.
About the studio
This is a diverse and dynamic multidisciplinary studio established nearing 20 years ago who have enjoyed fast but stable growth over the last 5+ years. They have been labelled as ones to watch and are responsible for some of the most high profile, characterful and sustainable residential and urban regeneration schemes, in London and nationwide. They aim to hire and retain the best talent in the industry and offer benefits and package that are competitive with firms twice their size. You will be working in a bright and contemporary converted workspace that boasts excellent on site facilities, and a large social calendar including studio lunches, CPDs and parties.
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