Senior Technical Director, Planning & Infrastructure

Dalcour Maclaren; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Maternity leave (26 weeks)

Paternity leave (4 weeks)

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Technical Director in Planning to lead complex planning work on UK infrastructure and renewables. You will manage a team, develop client relationships and secure planning consents across diverse sites while liaising with Local Planning Authorities.

The role requires MRTPI chartership, strong GIS and outstanding communication skills, plus a commercial mindset and ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a planning degree and MRTPI chartered status.
• Strong experience in UK planning systems and delivering complex schemes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client relationship experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering strategic planning advice for infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Manage capital schemes and planning consents, coordinating with authorities and stakeholders.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development across the Environment and Planning service.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Teamwork

Education

Planning degree

MRTPI Chartered

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

Job description

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking a Technical Director in Planning to lead complex planning work on UK infrastructure and renewables. You will manage a team, develop client relationships and secure planning consents across diverse sites while liaising with Local Planning Authorities.

The role requires MRTPI chartership, strong GIS and outstanding communication skills, plus a commercial mindset and ability to mentor junior staff.