Associate/Technical Director

Join Dalcour Maclaren as an Associate/Technical Director in Planning to bolster the existing planning expertise in the Scottish Environment and Planning Team. The role involves managing and contributing to a variety of projects, including new capital schemes, property portfolio development appraisals, and securing planning consents across all utilities and infrastructure sectors. You will lead or manage a small team, providing support, experience, and advice on environmental and planning considerations and consenting regimes.

Requirements

• Relevant planning degree and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Working knowledge of the UK planning system, ideally with a focus on the Scottish framework
• Analytical and presentation skills, great written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness, ability to understand client needs and requirements
• Good knowledge of GIS systems and environmental technical disciplines
• Full UK driving licence
• Self-motivated and organised
• Excellent communicator with a can-do attitude

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership
• Flexible working through 'Flexible Advantage'
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Sabbatical Policy
• Professional development - paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company-wide events and office socials