Technical Director - Planning, Design & Environmental Consultancy
Location: Bristol | Type: Permanent, hybrid
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Director to join a multidisciplinary planning, design and environmental consultancy in Bristol. This Technical Director role is a senior leadership appointment, responsible for technical governance, project delivery and team leadership across a diverse portfolio of UK development projects.
The successful Technical Director will provide expert technical oversight, ensuring high standards across planning-led workstreams. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Technical Director, or an Associate Director ready to step up, to play a key role in a growing regional office.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee technical delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects as Technical Director
* Act as technical authority and point of escalation across project teams
* Ensure compliance with UK planning policy, environmental legislation and best practice
* Support bids, fee proposals and client relationship management
* Mentor, manage and develop senior and mid-level staff
* Contribute to business planning and growth of the Bristol office
Candidate Requirements
* Demonstrable experience at Director level within a UK consultancy
* Proven track record of delivering technically complex projects through the UK planning system
* Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical riskExcellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
* RTPI Chartered status
What's on Offer
* Permanent Technical Director position within an employee-owned consultancy
* Opportunity to influence technical standards and business direction
* High-quality project portfolio across residential, regeneration, infrastructure and mixed-use development
* Collaborative, people-focused culture with long-term career progression
To apply, submit your CV for a confidential discussion to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054
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