Planning Director or Associate Director

Job Title: Planning Director or Associate Director
Location: Edinburgh (Scotland)
Salary: Competitive + Profit Share

About the Role:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a Planning and Environmental consultancy. This exclusive opportunity has arisen for a Planning Director to lead in the Energy and Renewables sectors. This senior role offers a unique chance to be part of an ambitious consultancy with a focus on sustainability and green energy projects. Alongside an exciting career path, this role comes with a profit share scheme, providing direct rewards for your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage significant projects in the Energy and Renewables sectors
• Take ownership of business development, building new client relationships and securing major contracts
• Oversee planning applications and ensure smooth project delivery
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to drive successful outcomes
• Mentor and develop a growing team of planners
• Shape the strategic direction of the company, contributing to long-term growth and innovation

About You:

• Extensive experience in planning, particularly in the Energy and Renewables sectors
• Strong background in business development with a proven track record of winning new business
• Leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring and growing teams
• Commercially minded, with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance operational demands and client satisfaction

Why Join?

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step into a senior leadership role in a growing consultancy. With a profit share scheme and the chance to influence the company's future, you'll be rewarded for both your leadership and business development contributions.

Interested?

The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed).