Associate Director, Energy & Infrastructure Planning

cobaltrecruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

cobaltrecruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Planner to Associate Director to lead high‑profile energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will shape strategy, manage multi‑disciplinary teams and guide clients through complex consent and regulatory processes.

The role offers hybrid working across major UK cities, with opportunities for career progression into senior leadership as you deliver significant energy infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy, renewables or major infrastructure planning.
• Solid understanding of DCOs, TCPA planning processes and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Confident to take ownership of projects and provide strategic planning advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and consenting strategies for major energy and infrastructure developments.
• Advise on DCOs, TCPAs and planning applications.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams across complex schemes.
• Provide strategic planning input on environmental legislation and EIA requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, consultations and public examinations.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and delivery risks.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Energy planning

Renewables

Infrastructure planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

cobaltrecruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Planner to Associate Director to lead high‑profile energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will shape strategy, manage multi‑disciplinary teams and guide clients through complex consent and regulatory processes.

The role offers hybrid working across major UK cities, with opportunities for career progression into senior leadership as you deliver significant energy infrastructure programs.