Director of Performance and Planning

2 months ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Full time
Lead Our Planning Practice

We are seeking a highly experienced Planning expert to direct our established Planning practice. As part of our 230-strong UK & Ireland Capital Project Delivery team, you will work on a hybrid basis from any of ERM's 16 UK offices, with 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. 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 works 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 the 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, as well as for establishing relationships with prospective clients.

You will contribute to operational performance through personal revenue generation and support in minimising re-work and write-offs through excellence in scoping and delivery. You will take a leadership role with the relevant ERM Technical Community, contribute to ERM's brand and reputation as an innovative thought leader, and provide leadership in communicating and enabling ERM's health and safety culture.

Finally, you will be enthusiastic about and fully committed to the career development of the practice around you, taking an active role in helping them to grow and achieve their best.

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


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