Associate Director - Energy Planning

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Energy Planning to lead dynamic projects across the UK. This role involves guiding planning processes, managing high-profile projects, and driving strategic growth in the energy sector. You will leverage your extensive experience to influence outcomes and contribute to a sustainable future. The company offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including wellness initiatives and career progression opportunities. Join this forward-thinking consultancy and make a significant impact in the energy landscape.

Benefits

Free Gym Classes

Yoga Classes

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Rewards

Personal Career Progression Plans

Options to Purchase Additional Leave

Annual Salary Reviews

Regular Social Events

Treat Days

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in energy planning and project management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage clients.

Responsibilities

• Guide planning and consent processes for energy projects.
• Support key infrastructure initiatives and build client relationships.

Skills

Energy Planning

Project Management

Client Management

Environmental Issues

Sustainability Issues

Education

Degree Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director - Energy Planning

Location: London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester

Salary: £65,000+

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to support a leading UK Independent Infrastructure and Property Consultancy specializing in Environmental, Planning, and Sustainability. As an Associate Director in the Infrastructure Projects and Programmes team, you will play a central role in shaping energy projects with responsibilities including project delivery, business development, and strategic growth in the energy sector.

Your duties will include guiding planning and consent processes (such as DCOs, EIAs), supporting key infrastructure initiatives, and building lasting client relationships. You should bring sound judgment, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects from inception to completion.

Experience across other infrastructure sectors is welcome but not required. We seek someone who thrives in dynamic, complex environments, can lead teams, influence outcomes, and contribute to long-term strategy, especially in advancing the energy agenda.

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 qualification; 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:

Our client offers a very competitive starting salary along with an attractive benefits package, including free gym and yoga classes, health and wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, long service rewards, personal career progression plans, options to purchase additional leave, annual salary reviews, and regular social events and treat days.

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

Interested? For applications, please see above. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact us or call (phone number removed).