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Associate Director
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Technical Director - Town Planning
Location: Birmingham (with hybrid working)
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Package
We are working on behalf of a globally recognised multi-disciplinary consultancy to find an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director in town planning. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded planning and environmental consultancy delivering some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social value, this firm operates at the forefront of Net Zero, ESG, and digital transformation agendas. The planning team is part of a broader environmental practice that collaborates with major clients across transport, energy, water, housing, and government.
The Role
As Technical Director, you will:
Lead the delivery of complex planning projects across infrastructure, development and energy sectors.
Manage and grow a regional team of town planners, supporting professional development and fostering a high-performing culture.
Take responsibility for business development, working closely with the national planning leadership team to win new work, build client relationships and expand market presence.
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on major UK infrastructure projects including energy transition, rail, highways, water, housing, and regeneration.
Key Projects and Clients
The consultancy currently supports a wide range of major infrastructure programmes and clients, including:
Water and utility providers (e.g. Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water)
Rail projects (e.g. HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade)
Renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure (e.g. hydrogen generation, floating offshore wind, nuclear waste services)
About You
You will have:
A degree (and preferably a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline, with Chartered Membership of the RTPI.
Substantial planning experience in consultancy or a similarly complex project delivery environment.
A strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary planning teams and managing high-value, strategic infrastructure or development projects.
Demonstrated business development skills, with experience winning and delivering major commissions.
Why Join?
This organisation offers:
A senior leadership position with influence across the business and planning practice
A clear pathway to further leadership roles, with opportunities to shape national strategy
Flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of inclusion and equity
Supportive employee networks and professional development programmes
Access to high-profile and career-defining projects
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Extensive benefits, including family-friendly policies, private healthcare
Contact Sofia Conte email at sofia.conte to apply or learn more about this exciting opportunityBefore You Apply
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