Skills

Leadership Team Leadership Client Relationship

Job Specifications

Technical Director - Planning, Design & Environmental Consultancy
Location: Bristol Type: Permanent, hybrid
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Director to join a multidisciplinary planning, design and environmental consultancy in Bristol. This Technical Director role is a senior leadership appointment, responsible for technical governance, project delivery and team leadership across a diverse portfolio of UK development projects.
The successful Technical Director will provide expert technical oversight, ensuring high standards across planninge-led workstreams. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Technical Director, or an Associate Director ready to step up, to play a key role in a growing regional office.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee technical delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects as Technical Director
Act as technical authority and point of escalation across project teams
Ensure compliance with UK planning policy, environmental legislation and best practice
Support bids, fee proposals and client relationship management
Mentor, manage and develop senior and mid-level staff
Contribute to business planning and growth of the Bristol office
Candidate Requirements
Demonstrable experience at Director level within a UK consultancy
Proven track record of delivering technically complex projects through the UK planning system
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical risk
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
RTPI Chartered status
What's on Offer
Permanent Technical Director position within an employee-owned consultancy
Opportunity to influence technical standards and business direction
High-quality project portfolio across residential, regeneration, infrastructure and mixed-use development
Collaborative, people-focused culture with long-term career progression
To apply, submit your CV for a confidential discussion to (URL removed) or call (phone number removed)
Reference - 63457

About the Company

Carrington West is an award-winning recruitment company providing technical talent to the UK highways, transport & infrastructure, town planning, property, water & environmental, utilities, power & telecoms, building & construction and rail industries. We recruit interim, temporary and permanent professionals from entry to board level across multiple disciplines for private and public sector organisations. Each of our specialist teams consist of consultants who are experts in the sectors they service. They understand the uni... Know more