Associate - Major Infrastructure Planning

Haskoning; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate for their Major Infrastructure Planning Practice in Birmingham. You will provide technical leadership and manage multidisciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with Major Infrastructure legislation. Ideal candidates have a robust consultancy background, strong project management skills, and understand transport policy. The role offers a flexible working environment and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in DCO/NSIP planning process.
• Experience managing major project consent and compliance.
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Major Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Manage project delivery and compliance across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Consultancy background

Project management

Technical skills in highways

Stakeholder engagement

Transport policy understanding

Effective communication

Education

Chartered Engineer or TPP qualification

Job description

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About ITP:

Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) is our UK-based team of transport planners and engineers. We work with clients who are focused on accelerating the ongoing sustainable mobility and energy transitions that are central to reducing and mitigating the most harmful impacts of climate change. We are proud to have created a professional environment that enables the very best transport planners and engineers to flourish whilst learning from the expertise and placemaking insights of colleagues based in the Netherlands.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Associate to join our Major Infrastructure Planning Practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a capable individual with a strong background in project and programme management, and experience of successfully delivering Major Infrastructure consent and subsequent compliance requirements. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership and project management support across a range of multidisciplinary projects for new and existing clients in a range of complex situations for Major Infrastructure Planning projects, and will be expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the sector.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong consultancy background, with a proven track record of working within the DCO/NSIP planning process and of managing major project consent and subsequent compliance.

• Demonstrate experience of project and programme management, with experience of successfully delivering Major Infrastructure consents, requirements and complex multi-work package programmes.

• Possess robust technical skills in highways, transport and traffic management projects with a detailed knowledge of highway design principles and technical approvals.
• Possess a strong grasp of stakeholder engagement strategies, with the ability to translate feedback from constructive dialogue into positive project results.
• Have a sound understanding of transport policy and current issues in the UK.
• Be capable of maintaining relationships with existing ITP public and private sector clients, additionally identifying and realising new commercial opportunities for generating project work from key clients.
• Have a growing network of industry contacts and positive client referrals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, using a range of formats to convey complex ideas.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification such as Chartered Engineer or TPP (or equivalent).
• Contribute to the advancement of their profession and the broader industry by:
  • Participating in relevant professional associations, working groups, or industry forums.
  • Sharing expertise through speaking engagements, publications, or thought leadership.
  • Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices.
  • Supporting the development of industry standards or contributing to policy discussions.
  • Mentoring peers or early-career professionals.

Why Join Us?

At Haskoning, we offer more than just a job. You’ll find:

• A flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects.
• A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.

• You can learn more about our benefits here.

Interested?

Please send in your application using the apply button, if you have any questions please contact Jim Bradley at [e-mail] or for an informal and confidential conversation, feel free to call Jim on 07970 775481.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Location: Birmingham, London, Nottingham or Peterborough with flexibility on remote working.

Closing Date – 31st August