Associate Director of Planning

Entrust Services; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Planning in Glasgow, Scotland. The role focuses on leading planning services for renewable energy infrastructure projects, driving business growth, and providing strategic direction. Candidates should have extensive experience in town planning, particularly in the wind energy sector, and possess excellent leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay, profit share, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Profit share

Competitive pay

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Town Planning role with a background in wind energy.
• Track record managing planning applications in the wind sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning services for strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Drive business growth in Scotland by securing new opportunities.
• Oversee work enquiries and develop strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction on complex planning matters.
• Mentor and support Senior and Junior Planners.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Knowledge of planning legislation

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

> Our Projects > Associate Director of Planning

Associate Director of Planning

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

The Role:

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly respected and long-established planning consultancy that specialises in energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. We are known for our excellent track record, innovative approach, collaborative culture and exciting projects.

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 inScotland 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 theonshore 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 theability 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.

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