Technical Director

Carrington West; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Technical Director to oversee technical delivery across various multidisciplinary projects. This pivotal role entails ensuring compliance with UK planning policies and mentoring staff while engaging with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in delivering complex projects and hold RTPI Chartered status. This permanent position offers opportunities for career progression within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

Benefits

Collaborative, people-focused culture

Opportunity for career progression

Influence on technical standards

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience at Director level within a UK consultancy.
• Proven track record of delivering technically complex projects through the UK planning system.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Act as technical authority and point of escalation across project teams.
• Ensure compliance with UK planning policy and environmental legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Technical oversight

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

RTPI Chartered status

Job description

Technical Director - Planning, Design & Environmental Consultancy

Location: Bristol | Type: Permanent, hybrid

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Director to join a multidisciplinary planning, design and environmental consultancy in Bristol. This Technical Director role is a senior leadership appointment, responsible for technical governance, project delivery and team leadership across a diverse portfolio of UK development projects.

The successful Technical Director will provide expert technical oversight, ensuring high standards across planning-led workstreams. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Technical Director, or an Associate Director ready to step up, to play a key role in a growing regional office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects as Technical Director
• Act as technical authority and point of escalation across project teams
• Ensure compliance with UK planning policy, environmental legislation and best practice
• Support bids, fee proposals and client relationship management
• Mentor, manage and develop senior and mid-level staff
• Contribute to business planning and growth of the Bristol office

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience at Director level within a UK consultancy
• Proven track record of delivering technically complex projects through the UK planning system
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical risk
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
• RTPI Chartered status

What's on Offer

• Permanent Technical Director position within an employee-owned consultancy
• Opportunity to influence technical standards and business direction
• High-quality project portfolio across residential, regeneration, infrastructure and mixed-use development
• Collaborative, people-focused culture with long-term career progression

To apply, submit your CV for a confidential discussion to [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054

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