Associate Director / Technical Director - Economics & Socio-economics
London | Hybrid (2 days in the office)
If you're an Associate Director ready for your first genuine leadership opportunity or an experienced Technical Director looking for greater influence and autonomy, this is worth a conversation.
A growing, independent environmental consultancy is looking to strengthen its Economics & Socio-economics team with someone who wants to help shape its future. Whether you're stepping into leadership or already operating at Technical Director level, you'll have genuine influence, the backing of an experienced leadership team and the opportunity to make the role your own.
The Opportunity
You’ll become part of a growing Economics & Socio-economics team, working across a diverse range of planning and development projects.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead and deliver socio-economic assessments, Health Impact Assessments and wider economic advisory projects.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants.
- Work closely with Directors to shape the future direction of the team.
- Help expand the service offering into areas such as economic strategy, business cases and wider advisory work.
- Build long-term client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The consultancy already delivers work across residential, regeneration, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and DCO projects, providing genuine breadth and long-term career development.
Associate Director or Technical Director?
The business is genuinely open to appointing at either level.
For an Associate Director, there isn't an expectation that you'll arrive with an established client following. Instead, they’re looking for someone with strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ambition to develop into a future leader.
For a Technical Director, there is genuine scope to shape the commercial direction of the team, influence strategy and play a significant role in its continued growth.
Why Join?
- A genuine pathway into leadership and profit share.
- A collaborative leadership team that actively invests in people’s development.
- The opportunity to influence a growing business without unnecessary hierarchy.
- A multidisciplinary environment
- A consultancy with a strong pipeline, ambitious growth plans and the freedom to develop new ideas and services.
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a business that genuinely looks after its people. Employees are trusted, supported and given the platform to progress, with career development based on ability rather than waiting for someone above you to move on.
About You
You’ll likely have:
- A background in economics, socio-economics or economic advisory.
- Consultancy experience within the planning, development or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong project delivery and client management skills.
- Experience mentoring colleagues or leading small teams.
- Commercial awareness and an appetite to contribute to the growth of the business.
Whether you’re already leading a team or you’re an ambitious Associate Director ready for the next step, what’s most important is your technical credibility, collaborative approach and desire to grow.
- Performance bonus
- 31 days’ annual leave (including Christmas closure), with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
- Hybrid working (2 days in the London office)
- Pension
- Excellent long-term progression within a growing independent consultancy
Associate Director / Technical Director - Economics & Socio-economics employer: PropSource Consulting
PropSource Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead a new regional office in vibrant cities like Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham. With a strong emphasis on autonomy and collaboration, our non-corporate culture fosters innovation and creativity, while providing pathways to equity and professional growth. Join us to shape strategy and build a high-performing team in a supportive environment that values your expertise and network.
