Head of Planning and Development Glasgow Client-Side

As the lead senior manager, you will be responsible for the strategic direction of planning and development activities across the group to push the company to achieve its growth vision. You will be able to put your Planning knowledge to use as you deliver and manage large and exciting Infrastructure projects.

Role Profile

• To be the principal point of contact for all planning, transport and strategic development issues.


• You will manage internal and external stakeholders throughout the creation and on-going process, in addition you deliver effective public relations and affairs plans.


· You will work closely with the CEO, Director of Communications and the Operations Directors

· Prepare planning applications (and permitted development notifications), including co- ordinating the production of Environmental Impact Assessments and planning appeals.

· Maintain and develop positive relationships with local, regional and national planning authorities.

· Review and co-ordinate responses to relevant UK, Scottish, regional and local planning, transport and economic development plans and other policy documents.

· Monitor and review facilities capacity information against market demand and business objectives.

· Lead the Safeguarding Team to ensure the accurate and reasonable assessment of planning applications in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with all technical, statutory, licensing and audit requirements.


• Degree and/or post graduate qualification in Planning, Transport Planning or similar.


• Membership of a relevant professional body (RTPI etc.).


• Proven practical experience of Scottish planning system and planning law.


• Experience of developing, managing, and driving forward, major infrastructure projects.


· The role holder must have senior leadership and master planning / planning policy experience, with a proven track record of outstanding client focus.

The salary for the role is up to £70k with a fantastic array of corporate benefits available, including:


• Participation in the annual bonus plan


• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays


• Generous pension contributions


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Private Healthcare


• Flexible Benefit Platform


• Life Assurance Cover


• Free on-site car parking


• Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role