Associate Director or Planning Director

TipTopJob; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established planning and environmental consultancy is seeking a dynamic Associate Director or Director of Planning to spearhead their new office in Glasgow. This role is pivotal in overseeing onshore and offshore wind projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in town planning, particularly within the renewable energy sector, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and business development skills. Join a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions will drive the growth of the business in Scotland and make a significant impact on future energy projects.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Bonus Scheme

Remote Work Option

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Town Planning role focused on wind energy.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning processes for renewable energy projects.
• Act as primary client liaison to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Business Development Acumen

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director or Director of Planning

Location: Glasgow (Scotland)

The Company:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a planning and environmental consultancy who are expanding to Scotland. With the growth of the business, we are now looking for an Associate Director or Director.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and very motivated Associate Director/Director of Planning to join an expanding Town Planning team across the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a very ambitious candidate to help set up and run a new office in Glasgow with a strong focus on the onshore and offshore wind sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and lead the planning process for onshore/offshore wind projects and other renewable energy projects.
2. Act as a primary client liaison, ensuring that projects meet client's requirements and timelines as well as any regulatory requirements.
3. Provide strategic direction and guidance on complex planning issues.
4. Mentor and support Senior and Junior Planners as well as building on that team as the business grows.
5. Maintain up to date knowledge of planning and energy policies and best practices in Scotland and the UK.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Proven experience in a Senior Town Planning role with a strong background in onshore or offshore wind energy.
2. A track record of successfully managing a variety of planning applications across the onshore or offshore wind sectors.
3. Excellent knowledge of Scotland's and the UK's planning legislation and regulatory requirements.
4. Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
5. Very strong business development acumen to help grow the business in Scotland.
6. Chartered Member of the RTPI.
7. A full UK driving license.

What's On Offer?

Competitive Salary package (based on experience)
Competitive Benefits package (incl health & pension)
Bonus - details of an exciting bonus scheme to be confirmed upon successful application.
It is intended that you will start remotely and then quickly move into a new office location in Glasgow.
A very supportive and collaborative working environment with the rest of our team members.

Interested?

The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones via email or call.