Associate Director of Town Planning

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As an Associate Director at Jacobs, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of major infrastructure projects. Your expertise in planning and leadership will drive positive outcomes in the energy, water, and transportation sectors.

About the Opportunity:

At Jacobs, we tackle global challenges to create resilient environments, thriving communities, and sustainable solutions. Our Water & Environment business is the UK's top Environmental Consultancy, and our Town Planning team leads major infrastructure projects across the UK, Ireland, and globally.

We are delivering numerous energy, water, and transportation projects and seek candidates with strong planning experience in the energy/renewables sector.

As an Associate Director at Jacobs, you'll work on exciting projects across various sectors in the UK, Ireland, and beyond. You'll have the chance to make a real impact on major projects and help shape the future.

Here's what you'll need

• Recognised planning qualification and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Knowledge of UK town planning, Development Consent Orders, and energy consents legislation.
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder consultation.
• Strong project management, governance, and commitment to health, safety, and inclusivity.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for early career colleagues.
• Strategic mindset and business development acumen.

What We Offer:

• Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
• Medical cover and Digital GP
• Fertility healthcare and family planning
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Professional membership fees and CPD

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team.