DCO Planning Director

DCO Planning Director at Ramboll Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid working – office options in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds). Employment type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Director. Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company dedicated to sustainable change. We invite you to play a crucial role in advising and securing approvals for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), ensuring smooth project progression and contributing to a more sustainable future. Your New Role You will lead DCO projects within our Impact Assessment Team, taking ownership of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. Reporting to the Head of Department, you will deliver quality, timely, and high‑impact outcomes for clients while aligning with Ramboll’s strategic ambitions. Key Responsibilities Lead NSIP projects through the DCO process, providing technical advice and managing client consent requirements. Lead complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients. Act as Planning Expert Witness at DCO examinations. Own the delivery and performance of your discipline, ensuring successful outcomes and effective resource allocation. Manage project finances, report on financial metrics, and achieve business results. Prepare and implement a comprehensive business plan to support strategy. Provide line‑management and mentoring to colleagues. Represent Ramboll as an ambassador, promoting the company’s expertise. Stay up to date with best practices and drive innovation within your discipline. Proactively engage with clients to build relationships, identify opportunities, and win work. Champion sustainable development, finding ways to improve projects and deliver tangible benefits. Collaborate with other disciplines to build a strong internal and external network. Your New Team You will join our Impact Assessment Team, comprising qualified Town Planning and environmental experts, working together within a diverse and ambitious professional community. About You We seek a leader who is MRTPI qualified and has a strong technical focus, client‑orientated leadership style, and proven experience in obtaining consent for NSIPs. You will be comfortable with clients, leading discipline teams, and shaping projects with measurable value and impact. Qualifications Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a role responsible for discipline delivery and team management. Experience leading large project teams and coordinating multi‑project environments. Good general knowledge of the environmental and sustainability market and key sectors. Proven experience in developing business relationships and leveraging market opportunities. Degree level education or equivalent. Chartered professional status (most likely MRTPI). Competencies & Skills Proactive, energetic mindset to grow discipline work. Strong structured thinker with prioritisation, coordination, and leadership skills. Deep technical expertise within your discipline. Excellent communication skills. Commercially aware, focused on value creation for clients. Collaborative mindset, working across technical teams. Committed to sustainability in design and delivery. What We Can Offer You Commitment to your development. Leadership guided by our Leadership Principles. A culture that welcomes your unique identity. Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects. The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company. Ready to Join Us? Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations. We look forward to receiving your application. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you require adjustments to our application process, please contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr