Technical Director (Landscape Planning)

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is partnering with a forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy that excels in delivering planning, design, and environmental services across the UK. With a strong focus on regional expertise, sector-specific knowledge, and robust client relationships, our client is dedicated to achieving excellence in every project.

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director with a Landscape Planning background to lead, develop, and shape our client’s York-based design team.

About the Role

In this key leadership role, you will:

• Lead and develop the team: Provide mentorship, foster a multidisciplinary approach, and ensure the highest standards of project delivery.
• Deliver excellence: Oversee major projects, producing LVIAs, management plans, method statements, and landscape strategies.
• Support diverse sectors: Contribute to projects in Renewable Energy, Residential, Town Centre and Public Realm, and Assets and Estates, with a primary focus on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Shape the business: Drive a landscape-led approach to growth, ensuring exceptional client service and supporting the professional development of the wider design team.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and confident leader with:

• A proven track record managing teams of varying skill levels.
• CMLI qualification and at least 5 years in a leadership role (desirable).
• Significant consultancy experience in landscape planning, with expertise in planning policy and process.
• Experience working on NSIP DCO projects (desirable).
• Strong key account management skills for large-scale projects.
• Expertise in conducting site surveys and delivering LVIA/TVIA assessments.
• Outstanding report-writing and quality assurance capabilities.
• EIA chapter authoring experience.
• Self-motivation, organisational skills, and strong project management abilities.

Why Join Our Client?

This role offers the chance to work with a company that values innovation and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and Company Growth Bonus Scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance and Vitality Healthcare.
• BUPA Cash Plan, enhanced pension, and death-in-service cover (4x salary).
• Support for professional memberships, CPD investment, and career development.
• Cycle-to-work schemes and a defined TOIL policy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where your leadership will shape the future of their landscape planning practice while delivering exceptional results for their clients.

Apply now through Ocean to Earth Recruitment to take the next step in your career.

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