Associate / Technical Director - Planning & EIA

You will work within an experienced team, with the opportunity to work with the SLR offices around the UK and be involved in a series of exciting challenges with one of the leading environmental consultancies in the UK.

While our Northern planning team works on a wide range of energy, minerals, waste and commercial schemes, offering involvement in a broad range of planning projects, we are looking for someone with a strong residential and commercial focus to develop new projects, predominantly in the North-west. The ideal candidate will work to expand the Manchester team and to bring in new work and ideally be central to growing our presence in Manchester.

Lead and manage a range of planning projects from initial inception and early strategy development, including site promotion, through to consent and development stages

Provide strategic planning advice throughout the development process

Work alongside the planning director and wider team to lead and coordinate a range of in-house and external technical specialists

Contribute to developing and expanding the client base for the team

Lead on the management, preparation and review of a range of planning and technical reports and supporting documentation

Represent the business and its clients to key stakeholders, local authorities and regulators

Participate in business development and networking activities to promote SLR and the Northern Planning Team to new and existing clients, and other development professionals

You will also be supported in growing your professional experience through work on a range of projects and access to CPD opportunities, within a supportive and friendly team.

If you have the requisite town planning experience and driving licence, we'd love to hear from you! We are looking for someone with:

Planning-related degree or post-graduate qualification, along with a sound knowledge of the planning system

MRTPI qualified with significant private sector experience (or demonstrable experience at a comparable level) in the town planning sector

Strong track record of winning work and the drive to develop new business opportunities and shape your own client portfolio

Proven team leadership and stakeholder/client management skills

Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills

Enthusiasm to mentor and support junior members of the team as well;

Proven ability to work to deadlines and budgets and manage programmes

Self-motivated and comfortable with autonomy to run work streams independently

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.