Associate Director

Carrington West; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Planning Director to provide expert planning advice on renewables and large infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead project teams, manage stakeholder coordination, and conduct feasibility studies. With a focus on UK planning policies, the role requires a Chartered Town Planner with 5-7 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Company pension at 5%

Performance-related bonus

Private health care

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in town planning, specifically in renewables or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policies and regulations.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice focused on renewables and large infrastructures.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Chartered Town Planner with RTPI membership

Job description

Job Title: Associate Planning Director

Location: Chester/Manchester

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

About Us: I am currently working with a leading renewable energy planning consultancy who are looking to grow their teams in both of their offices. They have a large focus on renewable energy solutions, waste and large infrastructure projects so the right candidate will have previous experience across these sectors!

Role and Responsibilities

• Providing expert planning advice on a range of projects, with a focus on renewables and large infrastructures.
• Leading project teams, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, and contributing to the development of planning strategies.
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other relevant bodies to facilitate project approvals.
• Keeping up-to-date with planning policies and regulations, and advising clients on their implications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Town Planner with RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) membership is highly desired.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in town planning, with a specific focus on renewables or large infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policies and regulations.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Skills and Attributes

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension at 5%
• Performance related bonus which is part tax-free
• Private health care
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to (url removed) or pop me a call on (phone number removed)

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