Major Projects Director (Infrastructure Planning/DCO) - National
Salary: £80-100,000 + benefits + bonus
Cobalt is thrilled to be partnered with leading Utilities & Infrastructure consultancy – Dalcour Maclaren, to find them their lead for Planning within the Major Projects space – covering DCOs, NSIPs, energy and transport.
Role Purpose:
To lead and manage a new Major Projects Team to deliver Environmental Statements and DCOs for Utilities and Infrastructure clients. Build on previous success of delivering small and medium planning and environmental projects, by harnessing technical expertise in the major projects arena to enhance the service offering and capability of the existing E&P Team.
Key Activities:
* Assess the current skillset available within the E&P team and work with the E&P Lead to identify resource needs and a programme for recruitment.
* Lead on this recruitment piece to ensure people of the right technical calibre and character are recruited to join the existing E&P team, focusing on delivering major projects.
* Provide strategic advice to clients on their major schemes across all utility and infrastructure sectors.
* Keep abreast of changes to legislation to ensure advice provided is current and appropriate.
* Initially, manage and deliver a small number of projects, to include preparation of text and technical documents to assist and guide the development of the wider team.
* Responsible for the overall financial management and performance of the Major Projects team.
* Provide supportive line management for the Major Projects Team, ensuring adherence to the DM values and behaviours.
* Manage the Environmental Planning ‘Major Projects’ service area to provide the highest standard of service.
* Proactively support the team with wider business development.
* Take responsibility for time recording and client reporting in own area of responsibility.
* Act as an ambassador for the Environmental and Planning function and the wider company.
Key Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
* Proven experience at a senior level in preparing, managing and delivering major projects, including DCOs and Environmental Statements.
* Significant experience of multi-disciplinary major projects.
* Experience working for a planning and multi-disciplinary consultancy is desirable.
* Experience of interviewing, recruiting and managing a small technical team.
* Strong commercial acumen, with proven financial project management experience.
The DM Way – the way we work
As role holder of this position you will be required to be a role model of the DM Values and be proficient in the following:
* Trust: Translates overall strategy into meaningful direction for the team.
* Excellence: Thinks through the business implications of problems and situations.
* Pride: Actively encourages and supports individuals to realise their full potential.
* One Team: Encourages individuals to address and resolve conflicts in the team.
* Progressive: Uses a broad range of sources to build a rich information base about the external business context.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Project Management
Industries
Utilities and Architecture and Planning
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