Infrastructure Planners - Principal & Associate

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the UK is hiring Principal & Associate Infrastructure Planners to lead major infrastructure projects. This role involves advising clients and managing project teams, requiring a degree in Town Planning and MRTPI qualification. You will benefit from competitive salary, private medical insurance, and flexible working options. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced planners who want to make a real difference in sustainable development across various sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary and profit share

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits package supporting health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning.
• MRTPI qualification is essential.
• Experience in infrastructure consenting and major projects.

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.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven project management and client relationship 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 preparation
• Contributing 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.