Director of Town Planning and Building Control

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Director of Town Planning and Building Control on a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

The Role

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 client’s 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 client’s Chief Planning Officer, you will act as the organisation’s leading expert on planning policy, development management, planning enforcement, infrastructure planning, and building control. Your leadership will help enhance client’s 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 client’s City Plan, ensuring planning policies align with the client’s strategic objectives.
Regulatory and Policy Expertise: Act as the client’s 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 Councillors, developers, private sector partners, and public agencies to influence client’s future.
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 this sounds good to you, please apply or call us directly for more information.