An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director / Director (Chartered Town Planner - RTPI) to join a well-established multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy.
As an Associate Director / Director (Chartered Town Planner - RTPI), you will lead a range of planning projects across both private and public sector developments while supporting the growth of the Liverpool office.
This hybrid role includes core office days from Tuesday to Thursday and offers a salary of approximately £55,000 at Associate Director level and £60,000 - £65,000 at Director level, based on a 37.5-hour working week, plus benefits.
Candidates must have previous experience within a private planning consultancy environment.
You should have a strong professional network and be able to bring in work, with expected monthly fees of around £15k at Associate Director level and £25k at Director level.
Applications are also welcomed from experienced Associate Directors looking to progress into a Director-level position.
You will be responsible for:
* Managing development management and planning policy projects.
* Overseeing major planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations.
* Supporting site promotion, examinations, and public inquiry work.
* Assisting with the growth and development of the planning team.
* Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across planning, urban design, architecture, infrastructure, and environmental services.
* Providing leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members.
* Developing new business opportunities while maintaining existing client relationships.
* Supporting workload management and staff development to maintain professional standards.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as an Associate Director, Director, Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner, Town Planning Manager, Town Planning Consultant, Director of Planning, Town Planning Specialist, or in a similar role within a consultancy environment.
* Ideally 10+ years' professional experience, primarily within private sector consultancy.
* Experience managing teams and leading planning projects.
* Postgraduate qualification in Planning.
* Chartered membership with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in business development and maintaining client relationships.
Working pattern:
* Hybrid working.
* Core office days Tuesday to Thursday.
* Flexi-time arrangement with core hours of 9:30am - 3:30pm.
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Pension scheme.
* Life insurance.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Enhanced maternity scheme.
* BUPA private healthcare.
* Professional development and mentoring support.
Apply now for this Associate Director / Director opportunity to join a collaborative and growing consultancy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £65000 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-05-18 16:31:17
EAD Circuit Designer / OSP Access Network Design
Ethernet Access Network Design, Fibre Network Design, OSP / FTTP Network Design, EMI, EPR, Telecoms Design in Utility, Substation, Power, Electricity, Rail or Industrial sites
UK wide - work from home - full remote working
Role: EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer / Access Network Design Engineer
Key Skills: EAD Design, Ethernet Access Direct, FTTP, Fibre Network Design, BT Openreach, Access Network, Telecom Infrastructure, EMC, EPR, Circuit Design, Network Planning
Location: UK (Remote) - work from home - full remote working
Type: Contract / Fixed-Term
Day Rate: Negotiable DOE, Inside IR35
Overview:
@mecscomms is recruiting for an EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme focused on Ethernet Access Direct (EAD), leased line and carrier Ethernet circuit delivery into utility, power sites and substation environments.
The role is specifically focused on sites where telecoms delivery may be affected by electromagnetic interference, EMC requirements, Earth Potential Rise, fibre/copper suitability, cabinet specification, cable entry, ventilation, earthing, and substation access constraints.
This is a highly specialised telecom infrastructure design role, requiring deep experience in BT Openreach EAD delivery, fibre access design, circuit feasibility and design pack production.
The position focuses on ensuring designs are technically feasible, safe, installable and compliant, particularly in complex environments impacted by electromagnetic interference (EMI), Earth Potential Rise (EPR), and utility constraints within utility, substation, power, rail or industrial environments.
You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working across survey, design and delivery to ensure high-quality, implementation-ready design outputs.
Purpose:
To design, validate and deliver high-quality EAD / Ethernet access circuit solutions, ensuring alignment with BT Openreach processes, utility constraints and real-world installation requirements, while reducing delivery risk and rework.
Technology / Domain Stack:
, EAD (Ethernet Access Direct) / Leased Line / Carrier Ethernet
, FTTP / Fibre Network Design
, BT Openreach Access Network
, Circuit Routing & Feasibility Assessment
, HLD / LLD Design Documentation
, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
, EPR (Earth Potential Rise)
, Substation / Utility / Power Environments
, Telecom Cabinets (45U EMC Cabinets, ventilation, filters, cable entry)
, Fibre vs Copper Access Design
, CAD / Visio / Network Design Tools
Keywords:
EAD Designer, Ethernet Access Direct, Fibre Network Designer, FTTP Planner, Access Network Designer, Telecom Design Engineer, Circuit Designer, OSP Design, Openreach EAD, Carrier Ethernet, Network Planning, Telecom Infrastructure, HLD, LLD, Substation Telecoms, Utility Telecoms, EMC, EPR
Core Activity:
Design and deliver EAD / Ethernet access circuits for complex telecom environments
Assess site feasibility and access constraints based on surveys and technical inputs
Translate requirements into practical design packs for delivery and implementation
Ensure alignment with BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and standards
Identify and mitigate design, installation and delivery risks early
Collaborate with stakeholders across design, engineering, utilities and suppliers
Support delivery teams to resolve design vs field execution issues
Responsibilities:
Design EAD / leased line / carrier Ethernet circuits for telecom delivery
Interpret BT Openreach survey outputs, routing constraints and provisioning requirements
Produce HLD / LLD and implementation-ready design documentation
Assess fibre vs copper suitability based on environmental and technical constraints
Identify risks relating to EMI, EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
Validate telecom infrastructure including ducting, cabinets, routing and access points
Ensure cabinet designs meet EMC, ventilation and cable entry requirements
Work closely with carriers, operators, utility providers, engineers and suppliers
Translate task sheets and requirements into deliverable design outputs
Support Acceptance Into Live Support (AILS) readiness and handover documentation
Proactively identify delivery blockers, risks and design gaps
Deliverables:
Site-level EAD circuit designs
Feasibility assessments with risks and assumptions
HLD / LLD design packs
Cabinet and infrastructure validation outputs
Bill of Materials (BoM) and implementation mapping
Risk and issue logs
As-built documentation and AILS handover inputs
Working Environment:
Large-scale telecom infrastructure programme
Cross-functional collaboration (engineering, utilities, delivery teams)
High-complexity environments (substations, utilities, industrial sites)
Strong focus on technical accuracy, safety and delivery assurance
Fast-paced, delivery-driven environment with real-world impact
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess hands-on experience in EAD / Ethernet access circuit design and delivery.
You will combine technical depth, practical delivery understanding and strong documentation capability to ensure successful telecom deployments in complex environments.
Essential:
Proven experience in EAD / Ethernet Access Direct / leased line design
Strong knowledge of BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and processes
Experience producing HLD, LLD and implementation design packs
Ability to interpret site surveys, routing constraints and technical inputs
Strong understanding of fibre access design and circuit routing
Experience working across design to delivery lifecycle
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable:
Experience in substation, utility, rail or industrial telecom environments
Knowledge of EMI / EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
Understanding of copper vs fibre limitations in high-voltage environments
Experience with telecom cabinet / rack design (EMC cabinets, ventilation, filters)
Awareness of NRSWA, civils and streetworks considerations
CAD / Visio / GIS design tooling experience
Key Traits:
Highly practical and delivery-focused engineer
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
Ability to challenge assumptions and identify risks early
Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
Comfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive, collaborative and solutions-driven
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Posted: 2026-04-27 14:17:07
