Hybrid Planning & EIA Lead: Associate to Technical Director

SLR Consulting Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Flexible hybrid working

25 days’ annual leave

Job summary

SLR Consulting Limited is seeking an Associate / Technical Director in Planning & EIA to join our Manchester/Bolton team. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with home-working, focusing on residential, commercial and energy-led planning projects across the North-West.

You will lead multi-disciplinary planning assignments, drive new business, and coordinate internal experts, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to client portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Planning-related degree or post-graduate qualification.
• MRTPI chartered status or demonstrable private sector experience in town planning.
• Strong track record of winning work and developing client portfolios.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of planning projects from inception through to consent.
• Provide strategic planning advice throughout the development process.
• Lead on business development and expanding the client base for the team.
• Represent the business to key stakeholders, local authorities and regulators.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Town planning

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Planning-related degree / MRTPI

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SLR Consulting Limited is seeking an Associate / Technical Director in Planning & EIA to join our Manchester/Bolton team. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with home-working, focusing on residential, commercial and energy-led planning projects across the North-West.

You will lead multi-disciplinary planning assignments, drive new business, and coordinate internal experts, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to client portfolio growth.