Job Description

Astutes Renewables Team is partnering with a respected and long-established planning consultancy, specialising in energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, to recruit an Associate Director of Town Planning for its new Glasgow office.
The strategically important Associate Director of Town Planning role comes with competitive salary , profit share, generous benefits, and flexible working arrangements.
If youre an Associate Director of Town Planning with expertise in the onshore wind sector and are looking to lead a business that values innovation, collaboration, and high professional standards, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Associate Director of Town Planning role
Reporting to the Directors, you will:

• Drive business development and grow the Scottish branch, securing new project opportunities
• Demonstrate leadership with a commercial focus, helping to steer the business through its next phase of growth
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead stakeholder engagement activities
• Lead planning services for strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including programme and budget management
• Manage client enquiries, prepare bids, and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and support junior and senior planners, contributing to the development of a high-performing team
• Stay informed on planning and energy policy developments in Scotland and the wider UK

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Chartered Member of the RTPI
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within the onshore wind sector
• Excellent knowledge of the Scottish planning system
• Proven success in managing planning applications in onshore or offshore wind
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Personal skills
The Associate Director of Town Planning role would suit someone who is:

• Dynamic, motivated, and results-driven
• A confident communicator, capable of engaging with clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders
• A collaborative leader with excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Committed to high professional standards and company values
• Organised, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Approachable, positive, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Salary and benefits of the Associate Director of Town Planning

• Competitive salary
• Profit share scheme, offering a stake in the growth of the Scottish business
• Comprehensive and tailored benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead and grow a new regional office
• Work on high-profile renewable and infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland

INDREN
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the governments Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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