Director, Strategic Site Planning (North)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of ambition and innovation

Access to multidisciplinary teams

Flexible regional base aligned to opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Director for their Planning Consultancy team in Cardiff. This crucial role involves leading strategic development projects while securing major commissions to drive growth. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing large interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating a strong client focus, and providing strategic insights that shape regional economies.

The position offers significant influence over major projects nationwide, working alongside a team committed to delivering excellence in planning and development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing strategic sites through plan promotion, applications, EIA and delivery.
• Proven leadership of large, interdisciplinary teams on complex, multi-phase projects.
• Established client relationships with strategic site developers, promoters, funders and landowners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects from plan promotion to delivery.
• Shape and drive business development strategies for securing new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic site developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project governance

Education

RTPI qualified

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Director for their Planning Consultancy team in Cardiff. This crucial role involves leading strategic development projects while securing major commissions to drive growth. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing large interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating a strong client focus, and providing strategic insights that shape regional economies.

The position offers significant influence over major projects nationwide, working alongside a team committed to delivering excellence in planning and development.