We are seeking a Heritage Planning Director to lead and grow our national heritage planning service, from one of our Manchester, Reading or London Offices (other office locations can be discussed). At Stantec, we believe that heritage is not simply about preserving the past, it is about managing change and shaping sustainable, thriving communities for the future.
As our UK portfolio expands across conservation, regeneration, development, energy and infrastructure, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Heritage Planning Director to lead and guide our technical direction, strengthen market presence, and embed heritage-led approaches across multidisciplinary projects.
This is a strategic leadership role with significant opportunity to influence business growth, enhance technical quality, and champion the value of heritage across the built and natural environment.
Our UK business is delivering some of the most complex and high-profile regeneration and development and infrastructure programmes. From urban regeneration and masterplanning to high-profile planning and listed building applications, strategic land promotion and renewable energy, heritage is central to unlocking value responsibly and sustainably.
Your Impact:
As Heritage Planning Director, you will:
- Lead, grow and promote Stantec’s UK heritage capability across bult heritage, historic landscapes, and archaeology within a global consultancy.
- Provide technical, commercial and strategic oversight across complex and high-profile projects.
- Drive work-winning, client engagement, and market positioning.
- Embed heritage services across planning, environment, infrastructure, and buildings teams within the wider business.
- Champion excellence in quality assurance, technical review, and delivery standards.
- Ensure financial accountability, including oversight of forecasting, profitability, and resource planning.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing national team based in Manchester, Reading, and London.
- Promote the team’s expertise internally across the business and externally through industry networks.
About You:
You are an established heritage leader with the strategic vision, commercial acumen and technical authority to drive a nationally recognised heritage planning service. You bring a collaborative leadership style, strong external profile and a commitment to high-quality, commercially sound project delivery.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Rozy Manir – rozy.manir@stantec.com
Apply Here: https://careers-uk-ireland.stantec.com/vacancies/8486/heritage-director.html