Technical Director - Built Heritage

Mattinson Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Technical Director in Heritage Planning to lead and manage projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers autonomy, business development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on heritage conservation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heritage planning, strong leadership skills, and excellent client communication abilities. This position promises a competitive remuneration and the opportunity to enhance historic sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in heritage planning and conservation.
• In-depth knowledge of EIA and DCO processes.
• Proven business development capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage heritage planning projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments and manage Development Consent Orders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction and technical expertise to junior team members.

Skills

Heritage planning

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Development Consent Orders (DCO)

Business development

Leadership

Client communication

Job description

Overview

Technical Director - Heritage (London/York)

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Technical Director for their Heritage Planning division. This position offers a chance to work on classic built heritage projects while engaging in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Development Consent Orders (DCOs) on National Significant Infrastructure projects. Imagine leading a team of experts in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be highly valued. As a Technical Director, you will have the autonomy to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of historic sites. Your client-facing skills will be pivotal in forging strong relationships, securing new business, and expanding the consultancy's portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage heritage planning projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments and manage Development Consent Orders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction and technical expertise to junior team members.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in heritage planning and conservation.
• In-depth knowledge of EIA and DCO processes.
• Proven business development capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Remuneration and Impact

This role promises a competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a tangible impact on heritage conservation.