Infrastructure Planning DirectorLocation: Bristol, Oxford, Manchester officesCompany: Leading Independent Planning and Design ConsultancyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Infrastructure Planning Director to join a highly respected independent planning, design, and environmental consultancy. The company is recognised nationally for its creative, sustainable, and collaborative approach to infrastructure and development projects.With a clear three-year business plan focused on growth within the infrastructure sector, this newly created role will play a pivotal part in driving strategic development, shaping market presence, and delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK.The OpportunityThe Infrastructure Planning Director will lead and manage a team of planners, focusing on infrastructure-related strategy, projects, tenders, and business development. You will be instrumental in promoting and securing major infrastructure projects through both TCPA consents and Development Consent Orders (DCOs), working closely with environmental, design, and planning specialists across the business.This position offers the chance to help shape the consultancy''s evolving infrastructure strategy - driving growth, deepening market penetration, and strengthening the firm''s position as a leader in sustainable and design-led infrastructure delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage planners focused on major infrastructure projects and business development opportunit