Associate Director - Planning
Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
Full-time | Permanent
A leading UK planning and environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to help drive delivery across major development and infrastructure projects — including DCOs, renewables, regeneration, and commercial schemes.
What You'll Do:
Lead planning projects and provide expert advice to high-profile clients.
Manage project delivery, resourcing, and commercial performance.
Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
Mentor junior team members and collaborate across disciplines.
Lead and support bid submissions for major infrastructure schemes. What You'll Need:
RTPI Chartered (or equivalent) with relevant planning qualifications.
Proven experience with DCOs (hands on experience preparing/submitting DCO applications).
Strong commercial awareness and project leadership skills.
Excellent communication, client management, and report writing abilities. What's on Offer:
Competitive salary + annual bonus.
Flexible hybrid working and EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) benefits.
Private healthcare, pension, and paid professional fees.
Supportive, people-first culture with real career progression. Apply now with your CV to join a growing, independent consultancy delivering some of the UK's most exciting projects.
VIQU Energy
Get in touch with VIQU Energy for a private discussion about this role. You can also contact Lily directly through our website.
Have someone in mind for this role? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&C apply).
To stay in the loop with the latest industry opportunities, follow @VIQU Energy on LinkedIn