Associate Director of Planning

Associate Director of Planning

We are seeking an experienced and very motivated Associate Director of Planning to join our expanding Town Planning team across the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a very ambitious candidate to help set up and run our new office in Glasgow with a strong focus on the onshore and offshore wind sectors.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and very motivated Associate Director of Planning to join our expanding Town Planning team across the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a very ambitious candidate to help set up and run our new office in Glasgow with a strong focus on the onshore and offshore wind sectors.

What’s on Offer:

• Profit Share: A unique opportunity to share in the profitability of our new Scottish business.
• Competitive Pay: A market-based salary package designed to reward your expertise and leadership.
• Generous Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package tailored to suit your experience and professional needs.
• Prestige & Leadership: Lead our Scottish business to grow and expand our existing energy related project portfolio, playing a pivotal role in the growth of our company in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning services for strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects, ensuring project programmes and budgets are effectively managed.
• Drive business growth in Scotland by proactively securing new opportunities and expanding our client base.
• Oversee work enquiries, prepare competitive bids, and develop strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction and expert guidance on complex planning and regulatory matters.
• Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring projects meet client expectations, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and support Senior and Junior Planners while building and strengthening the team as the business grows.
• You will act as a primary client liaison, ensuring that projects meet the client’s requirements and timelines as well as any regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of planning and energy policies and best practices in Scotland and the UK.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Senior Town Planning role with a strong background in onshore or offshore wind energy.
• A track record of successfully managing a variety of planning applications across the onshore or offshore wind sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of Scotland’s and the UK’s planning legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Very strong business development acumen to help grow the business in Scotland.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI.
• A full UK driving license.

How to Apply

Working arrangements are flexible; full-time preferable but hybrid, remote, part-time, limited hours, and consultancy options will all be considered.

If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date CV and cover letter to [contact hidden].