Stride Treglown
Senior Associate Town Planner
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Senior Chartered Town Planner - Leadership Opportunity
Chartered Town Planner with a proven track record, join our London (or potentially Bristol) Studio to lead large-scale development proposals and guide our Town Planning team within the Senior Leadership Team.
The Opportunity
This is an integral leadership role contributing to the strategic objectives of the team. You will:
- Manage and enhance team members’ pastoral care and personal development
- Contribute to winning work strategy, creativity, and innovation
- Lead multi-disciplinary studios alongside Architects, Urban Designers, and Landscape Architects
- Work across key development sectors, acting as a trusted advisor to clients with a proactive approach
You will be responsible for:
- Leading major/complex projects involving multi-disciplinary teams
- Providing strategic advice to public/private sector clients
- Supporting team growth/development, including partnering in recruitment strategies
Key Responsibilities
Focusing under the Head of Town Planning and Company Directors:
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Leadership
- Lead complex planning-based projects
- Shape sustainable development that enhances the built environment’s function and quality
Advice
- Offer tailored, evidence-based planning advice for clients/colleagues
Win Work
- Assemble bids and secure new client commissions
- Align with sector/team strategies to drive practice expansion
Partnering
- Foster commercially astute client relationships
Mentoring
- Develop team members via inspirational guidance
Development
- Support planning team strategy and financial performance
Standards
- Maintain Stride Treglown’s ethical standards, supporting the Employee Ownership Trust
Requirements
Professional Body
- Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience
Expertise
- Development management and/or strategic planning exposure
- Experience in people/team management and performance
Sector Knowledge
- Broad planning sector expertise preferred, especially:
- Education (schools, higher/further education)
- Healthcare
- Institutional
- Mixed-Use / Urban Regeneration
- Tech & Innovation
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Mindset
- Collaborative, proactive work ethic
- Passion for excellence in planning advice and high-quality outcomes
Benefits
- Employee Ownership: Stake in the Employee Ownership Trust.
- Career Autonomy: Support for long-term professional growth.
- Inclusion: A diverse, representative (community-aligned) team.
- Flexibility: Full-time role with flexible working hours.
- Care: Comprehensive package including:
- Private healthcare
- Progressive, supportive office environment
Application Notes
Apply today with:
- Cover letter (explaining your fit for the role)
- CV (including qualifications/technical achievements)
- Case study(s) (up to 1,000 words) demonstrating applicable expertise
Stride Treglown Disability Confident Commitment Accommodates diverse applicants, including disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.
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