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Associate Director or Planning Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Director or Director of Planning to lead their expansion in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to oversee exciting renewable energy projects, particularly in the onshore and offshore wind sectors. You will be responsible for driving strategic planning initiatives, mentoring a growing team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this position promises a collaborative work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the growth of the business. If you are ambitious and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits
Pension Plan
Remote Work Flexibility
Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Oversee planning processes for onshore/offshore wind projects.
  • Act as primary client liaison to ensure project success and compliance.
  • Mentor and support planning team members as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organisational Skills
Business Development Acumen

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Tools

Planning Software

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 at Josh.Jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792362010.

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