Job Title: Associate Director of Town Planning

Location: Glasgow

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious planning consultancy in their search for an Associate Director of Town Planning to play a pivotal role in establishing and leading their new Glasgow office, with a strong focus on the offshore and onshore wind.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a leadership position, drive business growth, and shape the future of a new regional presence within a highly respected organisation.

• Profit Share: A unique opportunity to directly benefit from the success of the Scottish business.
• Competitive Salary: A market-leading package aligned with your experience and leadership capabilities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A generous and flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take full ownership of establishing and growing the Glasgow office while contributing to major renewable energy projects across the UK.

As Associate Director, you will lead and grow the planning function in Scotland, focusing on renewable energy developments, particularly wind projects. You will play a key role in both project delivery and business development, helping to expand an already strong UK-wide portfolio.

• Lead planning services for strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects, ensuring effective delivery on time and within budget.
• Drive business growth across Scotland, identifying new opportunities and building a strong client base.
• Manage enquiries, prepare competitive tenders and bids, and secure new work.
• Act as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project success.
• Provide expert advice on planning strategy, policy, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Mentor and support team members, helping to build and develop a high-performing planning team.
• Stay up to date with Scottish and UK planning legislation, particularly in the energy sector.

• Extensive experience in a Senior Town Planning role, ideally within the onshore and/or offshore wind sector.
• Demonstrable success in managing complex planning applications and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish and UK planning policy and legislation.
• Proven ability in business development and growing client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI).
• Full UK driving licence.

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)