Associate Town Planner (Infrastructure Planning)

WSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant for their London office to manage and lead town planning and consenting inputs on large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in town planning and a strong background in project management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include providing technical advice, coordinating consent applications, and managing client relationships. A membership in the RTPI is also required.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading aspects of town planning or consenting inputs on infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and technical advice.
• Solid understanding of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Manage town planning or consenting on major infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Coordinate submission of consent applications.
• Support negotiations with statutory bodies.
• Lead engagement across various disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Technical advice

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Education

Degree in town planning or equivalent

Membership of the RTPI

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing, or leading aspects of, the town planning or consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Providing technical advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements, demonstrating awareness of client’s expectations and needs.
• Co‑ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes.
• Supporting negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Lead engagement with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight.

Qualifications and Experience

• Actively supports and contributes to achievement, building positive relationships within project and discipline teams.
• Proactively develops own knowledge and skills to build ability and team’s internal knowledge base.
• Solid understanding of project finances and project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Line management / mentoring colleagues by supporting them in their work project delivery roles.
• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of the RTPI.