Chartered RTPI Planner – DCO & Water Infrastructure Lead

Binnies; Greater London, Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies is seeking a Chartered RTPI Planner to lead planning and consenting across our high‑profile water infrastructure projects, including White Horse Reservoir and the Thames to Southern Transfer. The role focuses on delivering DCOs and coordinating with regulators, communities and stakeholders.

You will join our Environmental Services team in London with flexible working options between the Project Office, home, and regional RSK offices, contributing to planning capability growth and

Qualifications

• Chartered through the RTPI.
• Thorough understanding of the DCO process and discharge of requirements.
• Understanding of the Permitted Development Rights of statutory undertakers.
• Extensive experience in the Town and County Planning Application process.
• Experience advising on other consents/permits such as HRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation and submission of DCO applications for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Assist with the production of planning consents, planning applications and pre-applications.
• Provide advice on permitted development powers and other consents and permits.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, regulators, and communities.
• Support bids for major projects and other environmental projects to understand the planning requirements.
• Keep our Environmental Services team at the forefront of emerging planning legislation and lead training to share updates and build knowledge across the team.

Skills

RTPI Chartered

DCO process

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

UK driving licence

Job description

Binnies is seeking a Chartered RTPI Planner to lead planning and consenting across our high‑profile water infrastructure projects, including White Horse Reservoir and the Thames to Southern Transfer. The role focuses on delivering DCOs and coordinating with regulators, communities and stakeholders.

You will join our Environmental Services team in London with flexible working options between the Project Office, home, and regional RSK offices, contributing to planning capability growth and