Associate/Technical Director – Infrastructure Planning

Job Description

Associate/Technical Director – Planning

Our Scottish Environment and Planning Team is looking for an Associate / Technical Director in Planning to support a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy developments in Scotland. The role is based in our Stirling office and involves delivering project work, leading a small team, making planning consents across utilities and infrastructure sectors, and collaborating with clients, local authorities and team members across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team to deliver strategic advice, guidance and services to clients on planning and land use, and review objectives in own area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including client teams, technical specialists, Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, and specialist colleagues; attend relevant meetings and site visits.
• Report directly to the client, own team performance for deadlines and objectives, deliver projects against client programmes, and drive progress and continuous improvement.
• Support the wider Environment and Planning team on other projects, provide guidance on complex cases, seek efficiency gains, and identify new work options.
• Maintain own knowledge and skills through CPD, schedule progress reviews, and keep an up to date record of activities.
• Monitor, support and coordinate the work and development of junior staff; provide constructive line management, hold progress review and feedback meetings, delegate tasks, and demonstrate genuine interest in their welfare and development.
• Actively support company groups, initiatives, events and socials, promote the company values and maintain a positive workplace attitude.
• Carry out work in compliance with all legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant planning degree and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Working knowledge of the UK planning system, preferably the Scottish framework.
• Strong analytical, presentation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare fee proposals and advise on multidisciplinary projects.
• Commercial awareness, understanding client needs and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, willingness to learn and develop.
• Knowledge of GIS systems and environmental technical disciplines.
• Self motivated, organised, with a full UK driving licence.
• Team player with a can do attitude.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday.
• Vitality Health Membership (including private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts).
• Flexible working through our “Flexible Advantage” supporting work life balance.
• Pension scheme via The Peoples Pension.
• Life insurance (4 base salary).
• Free on site parking in non city centre offices.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• BHN Extras – discounted gift cards for popular retailers.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (available after 1 year’s service).
• Sabbatical policy (effective after 3 years’ service).
• Professional development – paid study leave.
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wider mental health & wellbeing support.
• Company wide events and multiple office socials each year.

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.