Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Salary: £45k+ per annum (DOE)
The Role:
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly respected and long-established planning consultancy that specialises in energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. We are known for our excellent track record, innovative approach, collaborative culture and exciting projects.
onshore and offshore wind sectors.
What’s on Offer:
- Profit Share: A unique opportunity to share in the profitability of our new Scottish business.
- Competitive Pay: A market-based salary package designed to reward your expertise and leadership.
- Generous Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package tailored to suit your experience and professional needs.
- Prestige & Leadership: Lead our Scottish business to grow and expand our existing energy related project portfolio, playing a pivotal role in the growth of our company in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning services for strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects, ensuring project programmes and budgets are effectively managed.
- Drive business growth in Scotland by proactively securing new opportunities and expanding our client base.
- Oversee work enquiries, prepare competitive bids, and develop strong client relationships.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Provide strategic direction and expert guidance on complex planning and regulatory matters.
- Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring projects meet client expectations, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and support Senior and Junior Planners while building and strengthening the team as the business grows.
- You will act as a primary client liaison, ensuring that projects meet the client’s requirements and timelines as well as any regulatory requirements.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of planning and energy policies and best practices in Scotland and the UK.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in a Senior Town Planning role with a strong background in onshore or offshore wind energy.
- A track record of successfully managing a variety of planning applications across the onshore or offshore wind sectors.
- Excellent knowledge of Scotland’s and the UK’s planning legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Very strong business development acumen to help grow the business in Scotland.
- Chartered Member of the RTPI.
- A full UK driving license.
How to Apply
Working arrangements are flexible; full-time preferable but hybrid, remote, part-time, limited hours, and consultancy options will all be considered.
If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date CV and cover letter to joanne@entrust-services.com.
