Job Description
Associate Director - Energy Planning
Location: London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester
Salary: £65,000+
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to support a leading UK Independent Infrastructure and Property Consultancy specialising in Environmental, Planning, and Sustainability. As an Associate Director in the Infrastructure Projects and Programmes team, you will play a central role in shaping energy projects, with responsibilities including project delivery, business development, and strategic growth in the energy sector.
Your duties will include guiding planning and consent processes (such as DCOs, EIAs), supporting key infrastructure initiatives, and building lasting client relationships. You are expected to demonstrate sound judgment, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects from inception to completion.
Experience across other infrastructure sectors is welcome but not required. We seek someone who thrives in dynamic, complex environments, can lead teams, influence outcomes, and contribute to long-term strategy, particularly in advancing the energy agenda.
What you'll bring:
* A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience, including energy planning.
* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage clients.
* In-depth understanding of planning and consent processes in the energy sector.
* Degree qualification; chartered or working towards chartership.
* Experience contributing to business planning and sector strategy.
* A strong grasp of environmental and sustainability issues.
What's on offer:
For the ideal candidate, our client offers a very competitive starting salary and an impressive benefits package, including free gym and yoga classes, health and wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, long service rewards, personal career progression plans, additional leave purchase options, annual salary reviews, and regular socials and treat days.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ethically and environmentally conscious, UK-leading consultancy during an exciting period of growth!
Interested?
For applications, please see above. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact us or call (phone number removed).
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