Strategic Director of Planning & Infrastructure Growth

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy in the search for an experienced Director of Planning to join its Planning and Environmental Consulting business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished planning professional to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of the world's leading consultancies, helping to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and development across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited).
• Chartered Member of the RTPI.
• Extensive consultancy experience leading high-performing teams.
• Proven track record winning and delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of UK planning systems, policy and regimes, including DCO where relevant.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing complex projects and client relationships.
• Established professional network and recognised profile within the planning industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Planning practice.
• Lead work-winning and business development activities, securing major infrastructure and development projects.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary commissions.
• Ensure strong governance and risk management with commercial performance.
• Promote integrated project delivery across planning, environmental, engineering and design teams.
• Lead, mentor and develop teams across the UK.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Team development

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Chartered RTPI member

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy in the search for an experienced Director of Planning to join its Planning and Environmental Consulting business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished planning professional to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of the world's leading consultancies, helping to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and development across the UK.