Technical Director - Major Projects PlannerKnutsford

Job Description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary Environmental and Engineering Consultancy on the hire of a Technical Director to join their Major Projects Team in Knutsford.Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering company and includes one of the UKs largest planning and EIA practices. They provide a range of planning and environmental assessment services to public and private sector clients and havea proven track record in securing consents for some of the largest and most complex major development projects in the UK!They now have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director/Technical Director to join the existing Environment and Consents nationwide team. This is a post which is of strategic significance for the business and represents a challenging and excitingopportunity to manage and deliver planning and environmental inputs to a range of projects for a wide client base. This includes projects to be consented under the Planning Act 2008 in low carbon and hydrogen, energy generation, transmission and distribution,aviation, and transport. Projects are varied in nature and at the leading edge of professional practice, so this is a great opportunity to use your experience to develop your career and help guide and shape the companys continued growth!Were looking to hear from individuals who are passionate about delivering effective planning and environmental advice and positively influencing the performance of major development projects.Job Responsibilities:

• Providing clients with the appropriate technical and consenting advice in relation to nationally significant projects
• Working with other senior colleagues to prepare and lead the implementation of ambitious growth plans for the business
• Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver inputs across all project lifecycles from early strategy development, through feasibility/optioneering to detailed design and assessment
• Managing and maintaining high value budgets and associated management deliverables
• Responsibility for the quality of project deliverables
• Interface with the wider project stakeholders including the clients engineering team, consultation leads, lawyers etc
• Representing the company and its clients to key stakeholders, regulators and industry as required

Requirements to Apply

• A demonstrable track record in the management of major projects and a thorough understanding and experience of the DCO process, including examinations
• Experience in delivering Consents/EIAs for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
• Excellent reporting and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, seeking technical input from other disciplines to deliver carefully considered solutions to produce high quality work
• Experience of staff management, particularly leading multi-disciplinary teams as project manager
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and industry
• A degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or relevant environmental discipline, with a strong emphasis on EIA
• Membership of the RTPI or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or other professional accreditation/ registration with a recognised body
• Significant experience in the UK with a substantial part of that time spent in the private sector
• A full driving licence

Salary / Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Strong benefits package including generous car allowance
• Flexible working policy
• Join an experienced Consultancy that will help you achieve your career objectives
• Varied portfolio of work
• Structured professional development

InterestedIf you are looking for to join a global player with amazing opportunities for advancement and job satisfaction, this is the role for you!The business leaders are looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Matt Fraser on or

Keyskills :
RTPITown PlannerTown PlanningMRTPIPlanning Officer