Entrust is a well-established planning and environmental consultancy since 2008, specialising in infrastructure, primarily renewable energy and wireless telecommunications. We operate across Ireland and the UK from our offices in Galway and Liverpool. This is an excellent career opportunity for an ambitious suitable candidate as we are a fast-growing consultancy, which offers a unique opportunity to have a very wide-ranging role within the company and a genuine opportunity to grow your career rapidly within the company in the coming years.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and very motivated Associate Director of Planning to join our expanding Town Planning team across the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a very ambitious candidate to help set up and run our new office in Glasgow with a strong focus on the onshore and offshore wind sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the planning process for onshore/offshore wind projects and other renewable energy projects.
  
• You will act as a primary client liaison, ensuring that projects meet client's requirements and timelines as well as any regulatory requirements.
  
• Provide strategic direction and guidance on complex planning issues.
  
• Mentor and support Senior and Junior Planners as well as building on that team as the business grows.
  
• Maintain up to date knowledge of planning and energy policies and best practices in Scotland and the UK.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Senior Town Planning role with a strong background in onshore or offshore wind energy.
  
• A track record of successfully managing a variety of planning applications across the onshore or offshore wind sectors.
  
• Excellent knowledge of Scotland's and the UK's planning legislation and regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  
• Very strong business development acumen to help grow the business in Scotland.
  
• Chartered Member of the RTPI.
  
• A full UK driving license.
  

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary package (based on experience)
  
• Competitive Benefits package (incl health & pension)
  
• Bonus - details of an exciting bonus scheme to be confirmed upon successful application.
  
• It is intended that you will start remotely and then quickly move into a new office location in Glasgow.
  
• A very supportive and collaborative working environment with the rest of our team members.
  

If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date CV and cover letter to joanne@entrust-services.com or call Joanne at +44 (0) 151 458 3345 in confidence.