Technical Director, Infrastructure Planning (Town Planner)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join an award-winning nationwide Town Planning team as an Infrastructure Planning Associate / Technical Director in either the Bristol or Cardiff office. This role offers the chance to lead and grow the South-West regional planning team, working on some of the most exciting and challenging frameworks in the industry. Use your leadership, consulting, and technical skills to make a significant impact.

Imagine being part of a dynamic team where your expertise in development management, infrastructure consenting, or planning policy and strategy development is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the planning context in Bristol, Wales and the Southwest, coupled with strong influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills to guide, motivate, and enthuse the team.

In this role, you will lead and develop the planning teams in Bristol and Cardiff, fostering client relationships and identifying project opportunities. Your efforts will support raising the profile of the organisation and promoting its work in the marketplace. Engage with existing and potential clients to ensure a strong pipeline of projects, positioning the organisation for continued success.

You will also lead the delivery of projects, providing strategic direction to the team, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining project profitability. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to maximise client and project opportunities, integrating delivery for optimal outcomes. As the planning lead for the regional team, you will support the development of skills across the national town planning team, ensuring depth in resources and success in their roles.

Candidates should have experience working on major infrastructure consenting projects, with a solid understanding of the market. A degree-level education and Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) are essential. Strong working knowledge of NSIP consenting via DCO, SIP, The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024, and TCPA is required.

Proven consultancy skills, a passion for leading teams, and experience in bidding and project delivery are crucial. The role demands experience within a commercial environment, including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance, and financial/budget control.

This role comes with a comprehensive remuneration package from a long-term career employer. Enjoy a generous pension contribution, bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover, plus many flexible benefits options to choose from. Seize this chance to elevate your career and make a lasting impact. Apply today.