Overview
Infrastructure Planning Director – TipTopJob
Location: Bristol, Oxford, Manchester offices. Company: Leading Independent Planning and Design Consultancy. An exciting opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Planning Director to join a respected independent planning, design, and environmental consultancy that is recognised nationally for its creative, sustainable, and collaborative approach to infrastructure and development projects.
With a clear three-year business plan focused on growth within the infrastructure sector, this newly created role will drive strategic development, shape market presence, and deliver complex infrastructure projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage planners focused on major infrastructure projects and business development opportunities.
* Promote infrastructure development through TCPA and DCO consenting routes.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance DCO capability and ensure sufficient expertise and resources.
* Drive new business and client relationships through an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial approach.
* Work with senior directors to set strategic goals for expanding the consultancy's infrastructure presence.
* Coordinate with planning, design, and environmental teams to deliver integrated, high-quality project outcomes.
* Represent the business externally to enhance visibility and reputation in the infrastructure sector.
* Support and mentor team members, contributing to professional development and project success.
Key Sectors
* Energy (solar, wind, tidal, hydrogen, carbon capture)
* Grid systems and connectivity projects
* Transport (rail, ports, and major public infrastructure)
* Water (supply, reservoirs, flood management, and river systems)
* Natural and spatial infrastructure (land use, natural capital, and regional strategy)
About You
* Proven track record of securing TCPA consents for infrastructure projects.
* Experience devising and delivering consenting strategies for DCOs.
* Strong understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental coordination.
* Commercially astute with a strong network and awareness of emerging infrastructure opportunities.
* Demonstrable business development experience within planning or related consultancy fields.
* Skilled in managing teams and collaborating across disciplines.
* Ideally, experience in large-scale infrastructure development, including work in Wales.
The Offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Professional development opportunities and clear career progression
* A collaborative, people-first culture with strong leadership support
How to apply
Interested? Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment. Email: [not provided in this excerpt]
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Advertising Services
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