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What this job involves:

An experienced town planner; leading and developing the North East Planning Team; building on and growing client opportunities to deliver high quality planning permissions and allocations; and working closely with JLL’s multi sector Leeds office; and the UK Planning Team.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Managing and creating a new Yorkshire Planning TeamCreating a strong planning business, building relationships internally within JLL eg residential, development and industrial land teams to grow opportunities;Working closely with new and existing internal and external clients to deliver opportunities and revenue growthBringing support and inspiration to the new Planning Team.Being part of the UK Planning Team

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

A skilled town planner and proven track record.Commercially minded and understanding of market conditions.Skilled in business development to grow revenue and promote the team.Technical experience in major mixed use, commercial/employment and residential development.Build, lead and manage a North East/Leeds Planning Team.Motivate, lead and drive individuals and team.Natural communicator, working closely across different JLL business lines.

Required Skills and Experience:

Qualified town planner with associated credentials- MRTPI Nurture talent, manage succession planning and build a high performing team.Develop an existing reputation and client base within the Yorkshire/NE region.Works on complex projects, unpicking challenging constraints, phasing etc.Experienced in analysing/challenging evidence eg housing supply numbers/employment land supplyNegotiates s106/affordable housing including city/town centre development.Experience as an Expert WitnessPresents ideas, strategies, and opinions integral to growing the UK Planning businessA naturally engaging, influential individual and good communicatorStrong organisational skillsFee and team management skillsActively adopts Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity principles and actions

Location:

On-site –Leeds, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email EMEATA@jll.com or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process.   Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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