Director, Strategic Site Planning (North)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to multidisciplinary planning team

Flexible regional base aligned to growth opportunities

Culture supporting ambition and professional excellence

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a high-profile Director to lead their Planning Consultancy team in Birmingham. This role involves driving major development opportunities and overseeing complex, multidisciplinary projects that shape communities and regional economies.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with extensive experience in managing large projects and strong client relationships. They will also contribute to business development and the strategic direction of WSP’s Planning & Development business unit.

Qualifications

• Senior Planning Director with a strong reputation in the strategic sites market.
• Proven leadership of large, interdisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Extensive experience managing strategic sites through plan promotion and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of WSP’s strategic sites business.
• Shape and drive business development strategies.
• Oversee project governance and risk management.

Skills

Leadership of interdisciplinary teams

Client relationship management

Strategic planning and development

Business development and work winning

Education

RTPI qualification

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a high-profile Director to lead their Planning Consultancy team in Birmingham. This role involves driving major development opportunities and overseeing complex, multidisciplinary projects that shape communities and regional economies.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with extensive experience in managing large projects and strong client relationships. They will also contribute to business development and the strategic direction of WSP’s Planning & Development business unit.