Director of environmental services Work, Jobs in Durham, Dur (with Salaries)

Service Director - Planning & Transport
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £90,390 - £97,031 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Surveyor / Associate
GSC GRAYS —Chester-le-Street
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Associate Director – Ground & Water
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Project Manager (Environment)
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Technical Director - Hydrogeology
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
Technical Director – Coastal Engineering
Ramboll —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Business development
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Senior Project Manager - North East
Caddick Construction Ltd —Durham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Principal Engineer/ Associate Director of Highways & Traffic
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
Practice Director - Ports and Marine Engineering
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Engineering
- Leadership
5d
CAD Engineer Draughtsperson
Glacier Energy —Washington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply
3d
Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Senior Heat Pump Engineer
Geowarmth —Durham
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Associate Director - Highways
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Leadership
Principal Ecologist /Associate Director - Ecology Newcastle upon Tyne
Jacobs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Tunnelling Technical Director/ Team Lead
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- In-person
Associate Director - Substation Design (UK)
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Construction
3d
Associate Director - Security Designer
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
Highways Regional Director - Scotland and England North
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
Modernisation Sales Consultant
Otis —Gateshead
- Full-time
- Sales
- Communication skills
Technical Director - Substations UK
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills

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Service Director - Planning & Transport

Gateshead Council -
Gateshead

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Job details

Full-time
£90,390 - £97,031 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Who we are & what we stand for
Do you want to shape the future of Gateshead’s places, leading the planning, transport and infrastructure services that make sustainable growth possible?
If that sounds like you, keep reading we might be the perfect match.

These roles form part of a wider organisational redesign to ensure the Council is structured to deliver high-quality, efficient services for the people of Gateshead. This supports our commitment to putting residents at the heart of everything we do and enabling everyone in our borough to thrive.

At Gateshead Council, we pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward thinking approach to delivering high quality services and improving outcomes for our communities. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our Thrive agenda, and as a senior leader you will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of services across the borough.

You will join a leadership team that values collaboration, innovation and integrity. You’ll have the freedom to influence policy, drive service transformation, and lead large, diverse services that directly contribute to a cleaner, safer and more prosperous Gateshead.

Supporting services that make a difference to our communities

Our Planning & Transport Service plays a critical role in shaping Gateshead’s future, enabling new homes, supporting economic growth, strengthening infrastructure, tackling climate change and creating safe, accessible places. From leading the Local Plan and development management to strategic transport planning, building control, engineering design, flooding and environmental specialisms, this service underpins how the borough grows, connects and thrives.

As Service Director for our new Planning & Transport service, you will provide strategic leadership across this wide ranging portfolio at an exciting and pivotal time in Gateshead’s transformation. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective planning and transport services, enabling major projects, strengthening regional partnerships, and driving forward the Council’s ambitions for sustainable development and regeneration, climate responsibility and long term economic prosperity.

What you will get to do
In this strategic leadership role, you will:

Contribute to the strategic direction of the Council and the Economy, Innovation & Growth group, ensuring strong alignment with the Thrive agenda.
Work across Council services and contribute to wider organisational priorities as part of the senior leadership team.
Lead the development and delivery of statutory and non statutory planning, transport and climate change services across the borough.
Provide senior leadership for the Local Plan and associated policy frameworks, ensuring up to date, evidence based strategies.
Oversee strategic transport policy, engineering design, network management and the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority responsibilities.
Lead major projects and initiatives that support housing delivery, infrastructure investment and economic growth.
Represent Gateshead at regional and national levels on planning, transport and climate matters, influencing policy and securing investment.
Build effective partnerships with developers, statutory agencies, regional bodies and wider stakeholders to deliver shared priorities.
Lead and manage delivery of the Council’s capital programme for planning, transport and related infrastructure, including significant investment.
Lead business continuity, risk management, policy development and performance frameworks for all service areas.
Lead emergency planning arrangements across planning, transport and regulatory services.
Provide strategic advice and high quality reports to Members, portfolio holders, committees and boards.
Manage employees, budgets, assets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and high levels of workforce engagement.
Lead organisational and cultural change, ensuring services remain sustainable, future focused and responsive to new challenges.
Respond to media enquiries and promote the work of the service in partnership with the Communications Team.

What you will bring

A relevant professional qualification or extensive senior leadership experience at an equivalent level.
Extensive post qualification experience in planning, transport, environmental specialisms or related fields.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex services and drive long term change.
Experience of working with elected Members, senior stakeholders, developers and strategic partners.
Demonstrable ability to lead major capital projects, option appraisals and large scale programmes.
Strong understanding of local authority legislation, planning and transport policy, climate responsibilities and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with experience managing consultative processes and representing organisations at senior levels.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

How to apply

You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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director of environmental services jobs in durham, dur

Service Director - Planning & Transport

Senior Surveyor / Associate

Associate Director – Ground & Water

Project Manager (Environment)

Technical Director - Hydrogeology

Technical Director – Coastal Engineering

Senior Project Manager - North East

Principal Engineer/ Associate Director of Highways & Traffic

Practice Director - Ports and Marine Engineering

CAD Engineer Draughtsperson

Technical Director / Associate Director: Ground Engineering

Senior Heat Pump Engineer

Associate Director - Highways

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Associate Director - Substation Design (UK)

Associate Director - Security Designer

Highways Regional Director - Scotland and England North

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