Associate Major Infrastructure Planning

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate for Major Infrastructure Planning. You will provide leadership in managing complex projects, ensuring compliance and delivering excellent client service. Ideal candidates will have a strong consultancy background, relevant professional qualifications, and robust technical skills. The role offers a flexible and collaborative working environment with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities to work on meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record in DCO/NSIP planning process and managing major project consent.
• Experience in delivering Major Infrastructure consents and complex programmes.
• Robust understanding of transport policy and current UK issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management support for Major Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and realise new commercial opportunities.

Skills

Project and programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical skills in highways and transport

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer or TPP (or equivalent)

Job description

Associate, Major Infrastructure Planning

Location: Birmingham, London, Nottingham or Peterborough (flexibility on remote working). Salary: Competitive, commensurate with role and experience.

You will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Their mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives them to create a positive impact on the world.

They have a UK‑based team of transport planners and engineers and 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.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced and driven Associate to join the 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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 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

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.