Associate Director Town Planning
Core
Lead the planning consents team to secure approvals for major UK infrastructure projects in energy transition, rail, water, and aviation sectors.
Role type
Associate Director, Town Planning (Infrastructure)
Builds
Development Consent Orders (DCOs), energy transmission schemes, carbon capture projects, and mixed-use developments.
Domain
UK Infrastructure Development & Town Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Planning consent strategy, project management, team leadership, business development, stakeholder relations, expert witness experience
Preferred skills
Expert witness experience, existing client relationships
Technologies
Planning software, DCO processes
Responsibilities
Manage and grow the planning consents service, lead major development applications including DCO processes, ensure project delivery on budget and timeline, oversee team deliverables and quality assurance, contribute to business development and tender preparation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities