Strategic Sites Director | Planning & Development Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible regional base

Health and wellbeing programs

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a Director for their Planning Consultancy team. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader to spearhead strategic development initiatives across the UK, enhancing market presence and securing significant commissions.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities in managing multidisciplinary teams and extensive experience in major site development and client relationship management. The position offers a hybrid working model and the chance to influence development across the UK.

Qualifications

• Senior Planning Director with a strong reputation in the strategic sites and major development market.
• Extensive experience managing strategic sites through plan promotion, applications, EIA and delivery.
• Demonstrable track record of business development and securing major commissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of WSP’s strategic sites business.
• Shape business development strategies to secure new opportunities.
• Oversee large, complex multidisciplinary projects from plan promotion to delivery.

Skills

Leadership of interdisciplinary teams

Client relationship management

Strategic planning expertise

Business development

Education

RTPI qualified

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a Director for their Planning Consultancy team. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader to spearhead strategic development initiatives across the UK, enhancing market presence and securing significant commissions.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities in managing multidisciplinary teams and extensive experience in major site development and client relationship management. The position offers a hybrid working model and the chance to influence development across the UK.