Infrastructure Planning Director: Town Planning & Consents

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting inputs for major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead on complex negotiations and manage consent applications while mentoring colleagues.

This role requires demonstrable experience within multi-disciplinary teams, strong technical leadership, and a degree-level qualification in town planning or equivalent, with membership of the RTPI. Join WSP to contribute to sustainable growth in the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading consenting inputs on major projects.
• Strong technical leadership and advice to clients.
• Experience with consent applications under various planning regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead consenting inputs on major projects.
• Provide advice to clients on consenting requirements.
• Co-ordinate preparation of consent applications.

Skills

Technical leadership

Negotiation with statutory bodies

Project management experience

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Degree-level qualification in town planning (or equivalent)

Membership of the RTPI

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting inputs for major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead on complex negotiations and manage consent applications while mentoring colleagues.

This role requires demonstrable experience within multi-disciplinary teams, strong technical leadership, and a degree-level qualification in town planning or equivalent, with membership of the RTPI. Join WSP to contribute to sustainable growth in the infrastructure sector.