Practice Manager- Planning, Environmental Consenting And Communities (north)

SNC Lavalin

Glasgow, United Kingdom
On-site
Lead multidisciplinary team
Drive regional growth
Strengthen market presence
This leadership role has direct accountability for driving regional growth, strengthening market presence, and ensuring consistently high‑quality outcomes, whilst developing the best talent in the industry

Job Summary

  • This leadership role has direct accountability for driving regional growth, strengthening market presence, and ensuring consistently high‑quality outcomes, whilst developing the best talent in the industry.
  • The Practice Manager will lead the Northern Practice (circa 70 colleagues), spanning Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Derby and Birmingham, overseeing planning, environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, and social value teams.
  • We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be.

Matching Summary

This leadership role has direct accountability for driving regional growth, strengthening market presence, and ensuring consistently high‑quality outcomes, whilst developing the best talent in the industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead multidisciplinary team
  • Drive regional growth
  • Strengthen market presence
  • Develop talent
  • Technical excellence
  • Commercial acumen
  • People leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Inspiring people leadership
  • Deepen strategic relationships
  • Collaborative behaviours
  • Growth Mindset

Key Requirements

  • Strong team leadership skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate across all levels
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Good understanding of business operations
  • Experience in Town Planning, Major Infrastructure Consenting, Environmental Assessment, EIA, Social Value or Stakeholder Engagement
  • Security clearance may be required

Work Rights

Security clearance may be required

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter