Infrastructure Planners Principal & Associate

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking experienced Principal & Associate Infrastructure Planners to join their UK town planning team. This role involves a key position in major infrastructure projects across various sectors including energy and water. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, be MRTPI qualified, and possess strong UK planning legislation knowledge. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent development opportunities, making this a great chance for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and profit share

Hybrid and flexible working options

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Experience in infrastructure consenting and major projects.
• Proven project management and client relationship experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting the consenting of major infrastructure projects.
• Advising clients on planning strategy and delivery programmes.
• Preparing consent strategies and managing project teams.

Skills

Knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy

Excellent communication skills

Project management experience

Education

Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Principal & Associate Infrastructure Planners

Location: Anywhere in the UK

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy as they expand their UK town planning team. We are seeking Principal and Associate level Infrastructure Planners to work on some of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary organisation that plays a key role in shaping sustainable development across the energy, water, rail, highways and aviation sectors. You will be involved in projects of national significance, working alongside engineers, environmental specialists and engagement professionals to deliver successful outcomes for clients and communities.

With offices across the UK, the roles offer flexibility on location and hybrid working, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

You will take a leading role in the planning and consenting of major infrastructure schemes. Depending on experience and project scale, you will act as consents lead or deputy consents lead, guiding projects through all stages of the planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting the consenting of major infrastructure projects
• Advising clients on planning strategy, risk and delivery programmes
• Preparing consent strategies, applications and supporting documentation
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Engaging with stakeholders, statutory consultees and inspectors
• Supporting business development and bid preparationContributing to planning policy, guidance and best practice

About You

• Degree and/or Master’s in Town Planning
• MRTPI qualified
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy
• Experience of infrastructure consenting and major projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management and client relationship experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and profit share
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits package supporting health and wellbeing
• Excellent learning, development and progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced planners looking to progress their careers within a values-driven, employee-owned consultancy delivering projects that make a real difference.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or [e-mail]