Associate Director - Planning

Leading international engineering consultancy who are renowned for delivering flagship projects that have a positive impact on communities around the world, seeking a proven planning professional to join their London team as an Associate Director. If you are passionate about managing and developing talent or, have a flair for being a technical expert or love building and growing relationships with clients this would be an ideal opportunity of you. You will join a rapidly growing planning and project controls team where you will have a major input in the development of staff and innovative planning/project controls solutions. Key Responsibilities: Manage the establishment of contractor schedule requirements through early supply chain engagement to support time, cost, and quality targets for the programme of works and monthly business reporting. Collaborate closely with the Head of Planning to improve and sustain operating policies, mitigating risk throughout the project. Provide specialist advice and technical knowledge to respond to delays, issues, and challenges throughout the project. Lead periodic correlation of schedules to drive expedient project delivery. Coordinate and communicate the schedule reporting cycle, ensuring correlation to the Phase's executive reporting lifecycle. Own the quality and robustness of business reporting, providing periodic project progress updates to senior stakeholders. Sustain governance processes and review policies to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. Lead a team by setting objectives, reviewing performance, undertaking appraisals, and providing ongoing feedback. Conduct self-assessment of procedural compliance and share lessons learned and best practices within the Planning community. Support the Head of Planning in preparing for and attending meetings to deliver market and strategy insights to senior commercial teams. Job Requirements: Experience in a Planning or Project Controls role within large, complex infrastructure or construction projects, preferably with a formal Project Management qualification. Knowledge of transport and/or major infrastructure or construction projects, specifically within the context of Client and the consultation process. Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, with aptitude to work across business areas. Experience leading and motivating a team within a large-scale project environment. Attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks. Familiarity with public sector policies, processes, procedures, and associated political impacts. Benefits: Competitive salary Car allowance Opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment If you are an experienced planning professional looking for a new challenge to advance your career, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's expert team in London and make a significant impact in the energy, highways, water, rail, and defence sectors