Infrastructure Planning Associate/Associate Director

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in infrastructure planning is seeking an Infrastructure Planning Associate or Associate Director. The role involves delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK, managing planning projects, and building strong client relationships. Candidates should possess an MRTPI qualification and have a proven track record in energy consenting. The position offers flexible working, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Annual leave with buy/sell options

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in major infrastructure or energy consenting.
• Proven track record in managing planning projects including DCOs.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex workloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Manage planning projects including Development Consent Orders (DCOs).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Education

MRTPI qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you passionate about large-scale projects and shaping the future of the UK's infrastructure?

Our Infrastructure Planning team specialise in the planning, assessment and consenting of large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK. Our expertise is in the provision of Planning and EIA strategy advice and process management for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008, Developments of National Significance (DNS) in Wales and s36 Electricity Act projects in Scotland. The team operates nationwide on complex projects across all infrastructure sectors with currents specialisms including renewable and low carbon energy, solar, airports, ports, nuclear, and highways. We areseeking a talented Infrastructure Planning Associate or Associate Director, ideallywith experience of leading such projects (or ready to step up into a lead role) andexcellent technical knowledge and understanding of the relevant consenting regimes i.e. Development Consent Orders (DCO).You will play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.

The team operate on a national basis and this role will ideallybe based in either our central Cambridge office (just a stone’s throw away from the train station), our London Soho Square office or our central Leeds or Manchester offices. However, we may be open to other locations within a commutable distance of a Stantec UK office location.

Why join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

You're a perfect fit if you have:

• MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) with experience in major infrastructure or energy consenting.
• Proven track record in managing planning projects including DCOs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong client relationships.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage a complex workload.
• A willingness to travel nationally as required.

For more information, please contact Ruth Hoggett (Talent Acquisition Manager)

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