Planning / EIA Director – Infrastructure

• Lead and grow a regional practice delivering major projects across energy, renewables, hydrogen, storage, carbon capture, water, waste, transport, and ports.
• Take responsibility for project direction whether through planning consents (DCO, NSIP, TWAO) or environmental impact assessments.
• Contribute directly to net zero and the future of energy and infrastructure.
• Play a key role in succession planning for the wider national infrastructure team.
• Lead and grow a northern presence within a well established national team.
• Deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, nationally significant infrastructure schemes.
• Collaborate with technical specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver joined-up solutions.
• Build and nurture client relationships, identifying opportunities and driving business development across the region.

• RTPI, IEMA or equivalent professional membership.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and growing teams.
• Willingness to travel nationally as part of a connected, multi-disciplinary team.
• A proven background in infrastructure planning and/or EIA delivery, ideally with major consents or complex environmental projects.
• Confidence in managing high-profile projects and clients at director level.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.

If this position isn’t right for you but you know a suitable candidate, we would be pleased to receive an introduction. We offer a referral incentive of up to £1,000 should your recommendation result in a successful hire (subject to salary level).

• Opportunities to attend major industry events (e.g., UKREiiF)
• Benefit from strong leadership support and a clear career path.
• Market-leading bonus scheme
• Private healthcare (including immediate family)
• Salary is competitive dependent on experience and skillset
• Paid professional subscriptions
• 30 days annual leave + public holidays