Our time is NOW. ERM are seeking a highly experienced Planning expert to direct our established Planning practice. This is part of our 230-strong UK & Ireland Capital Project Delivery team. You can work on a hybrid basis from any of ERM's 16 UK offices, although we have a preference for Edinburgh, York, Bristol or London.

You will direct the practice through innovative projects in the decarbonisation (hydrogen, CCUS), renewable energy (solar, onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen and battery storage) and mining sectors where ERM is working with clients to lead the low carbon energy transition. Many of our projects, like our own Dolphyn Hydrogen concept and Equinor's H2H Saltend Blue Hydrogen project for which we recently secured planning permission with no objections, are cutting edge, and offer the opportunity for you to build profile in emerging industries.

You will work within a range of planning regimes (including NSIP/DCO, TCPA, s36 (Scotland) and DNS (Wales)) to direct the Planning practice through a variety of projects and deliverables which help our clients efficiently meet their objectives in a safe, environmentally and socially sustainable manner. Our Planning practice work collaboratively with our established EIA and Project Management practice, on the preparation of EIAs and consenting applications, supported by our highly skilled technical environmental specialists. You can therefore expect to be closely involved in ensuring beneficial alignment between Planning and EIA activities.

As the Planning practice Director, you will be responsible for:

• Growth of our sales pipeline
• Leveraging your network and technical excellence to win top opportunities with our High Growth, High Value (HGHV) and Key Clients
• Establishing relationships with prospective clients
• Contributing to operational performance through personal revenue generation
• Supporting in minimising re-work and write-offs through excellence in scoping and delivery
• Taking a leadership role with the relevant ERM Technical Community
• Contributing to ERM's brand and reputation as an innovative thought leader
• Providing leadership in communicating and enabling ERM's health and safety culture
• Being enthusiastic about and fully committed to the career development of the practice around you

Why join ERM?

• Commitment to building a sustainable future
• ERM Foundation since 1995
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• EV car salary sacrifice scheme
• Twice annual promotion opportunities
• Annual salary review and performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• Volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities
• Travel season ticket loan
• Premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Discounts on gym membership and gift cards
• Safety First, diverse and inclusive culture
• Robust career framework and 20+ technical communities of global experts

Essential skills and experience:

• A relevant Town Planning degree qualification
• Licentiate/RTPI (or equivalent) qualified Planner
• Extensive work experience in similar roles
• Strong track record of securing successful TCPA and DCO outcomes
• Scottish planning and consenting experience
• Proven track record in successful business development and growth of sales
• Strong team leadership experience
• Committed to the career development and mentoring of your practice