Vella Recruitment
Planning Policy & Economics Director

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Our client is a leading commercial and residential real estate consultancy, who are looking for an Economic & Planning Policy Associate Director/Director to join their thriving team.
THE HEADLINES:
- Title: Economics & Planning Policy Director/Associate Director
- Experience required: 8+ Years
- Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (+ discretionary bonus)
- Location: Nationwide
- Type of Company: Real Estate Consultancy
- Hybrid working: Yes
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💼 WHO ARE THEY?
Our client is the UK's leading real estate multi-disciplinary consultancy within the commercial and residential sector, with more than 40 offices across the nation and still growing boldly! They look for forward-thinking and innovative individuals, that align with the company's ethos. They offer a very varied role, full of exciting projects to work on - with a very large pipeline of work!


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🔎 WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:
- An experienced economist who has working knowledge and experience within Economics & Planning Policy (EPP).
- You must have experience and knowledge within Employment Land Reviews, Strategy and Policy.
- Experience within winning-work is preferred.
- MIED or MRTPI is also preferred.
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