Strategic Sites Director | Planning & Development Leader

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to health and wellbeing programs

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Director for its Planning Consultancy team to lead strategic site development across the UK. This role involves driving major development opportunities and overseeing complex, multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong reputation in the market, proven leadership experience, and a track record of business development. A flexible working environment is part of the offering, as well as professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong reputation in strategic sites and major development market.
• Extensive experience managing strategic sites through plan promotion, applications, EIA and delivery.
• Established client relationships with strategic site developers, promoters, and funders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow WSP’s strategic sites business.
• Shape business development strategies with key stakeholders.
• Manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

RTPI qualified

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Director for its Planning Consultancy team to lead strategic site development across the UK. This role involves driving major development opportunities and overseeing complex, multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong reputation in the market, proven leadership experience, and a track record of business development. A flexible working environment is part of the offering, as well as professional growth opportunities.