Associate Director - Energy Planning in Manchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to shape energy projects within their Infrastructure Projects and Programmes team. This role involves leading project delivery, business development, and strategic growth in the energy sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in energy planning, demonstrating strong leadership and the ability to manage complex projects. With a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy committed to environmental sustainability and ethical practices during a period of exciting growth.

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

• 10+ years of relevant experience in energy planning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• In-depth understanding of planning and consent processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy projects from inception to completion.
• Guide planning and consent processes for infrastructure.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships.

Skills

Energy Planning

Project Management

Client Management

Business Development

Environmental Issues

Sustainability

Education

Degree in relevant field

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!