Associate Director – Energy Planning

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Energy Planning to shape and deliver energy projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage high-profile projects, and influence strategic growth in the energy sector. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health initiatives and career progression plans, this opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about driving the energy agenda forward in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values ethical and sustainable practices during an exciting growth phase.

Benefits

Free gym and yoga classes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service rewards

Personal Career Progression plans

Additional leave purchase

Annual salary reviews

Regular socials

Monthly treat days

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in energy planning and project delivery.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with planning processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting key infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Energy Planning

Project Management

Client Management

Environmental Issues

Sustainability

Education

Degree in relevant field

Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

Associate Director – Energy Planning

Location: London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester

Salary: £65,000+

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading UK Independent Infrastructure and Property Consultancy specialise in Environmental, Planning and Sustainability.

As Associate Director in the Infrastructure Projects and Programmes team, you’ll play a central role in shaping energy projects with responsibility for project delivery, business development, and strategic growth in the energy sector.

You will guide the planning and consent processes (DCOs, EIAs, and more), support key infrastructure initiatives, and build lasting client relationships. You’ll be expected to bring sound judgement, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects from inception through to completion. Experience across other infrastructure sectors is welcome, but not required.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in dynamic, complex environments. Someone who can lead teams, influence outcomes, and contribute to long-term strategy-particularly in driving the energy agenda forward.

What you’ll bring:

• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, including energy planning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage clients.
• In-depth understanding of planning and consent processes in the energy sector.
• Degree qualified; chartered or working towards chartership.
• Experience contributing to business planning and sector strategy.
• A strong grasp of environmental and sustainability issues.

What’s on offer:

For the ideal candidate, my client is happy to offer a very competitive starting salary and an impressive accompanying benefits package that includes free gym and yoga classes, health and wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, Long service rewards, Personal Career Progression plans, additional leave purchase, annual salary reviews and regular socials and monthly treat days!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ethically and environmentally conscious, UK leading Consultancies during an exciting period of growth!

Interested? For applications, please see above, and for more information regarding this exciting opportunity please contact [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005.