Technical Director - Town Planning

Description

• Working as part of the Leadership, responsible for recruitment, growth, actively overseeing bidding and project delivery and leading on some key Clients
• Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
• Support business development activities through participation in external market profile raising activities and functions, and through involvement with key clients.
• Engaging with consultees and stakeholders
• Leading on the coordination and delivery of planning / environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental and planning outcomes
• Actively engage in key client relationships, lead by example creating cross selling opportunities for the wider business.
• Raise awareness of our services, winning new opportunities and building new contacts.

Requirements

• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality
• Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance
• Experience in the delivery of DCO/TWAO/Hybrid Bills
• Full Member of RTPI.
• Experience across a range of project types
• Experience in multi-disciplinary co-ordination and leadership of projects, with good project management and technical skills
• Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working towards
• Excellent working knowledge of the UK Planning system and consenting process, including EIA practices and procedures, including case law, and a solid understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and environmental technical specialisms

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance