Planner - Infrastructure consents

Carter Jonas; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension contribution

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits options

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy in Leeds is seeking a qualified Planner to join their Infrastructure Consents team. This role involves advising on planning consent regimes, preparing applications for national significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs), and coordinating complex project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Planning Act 2008 procedures and a strong background in project management. Flexible working arrangements are available, promoting a balanced work-life ethos.

Qualifications

• Qualified planner with experience of the Planning Act 2008 procedures.
• Experience of NSIP and/or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and large-scale project management.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Advising on planning consent regimes such as DCOs, TWAOs, Section 36 and TCPA projects.
• Preparing and submitting applications for NSIPs across various project sectors.
• Managing large, complex project teams and coordinating between stakeholders.
• Advancing renewable energy initiatives and supporting the UK’s clean-energy ambitions.

Skills

Planning Act knowledge

NSIP experience

Procurement & project mgmt

Willingness to travel UK

Job description

Position

Planner – Infrastructure Consents team, Leeds (remote available).

Location & Travel

Based in Leeds, UK. Occasional office visits; remote work with occasional visits; willing to travel throughout the UK.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Overview

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector. Carter Jonas’ Infrastructure Consents team is growing fast and works on national‑scale projects across rail, road, energy, high‑voltage transmission, and renewable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Advising on planning consent regimes such as DCOs, TWAOs, Section 36 and TCPA projects.


• Preparing and submitting applications for NSIPs across various project sectors.


• Managing large, complex project teams and coordinating between stakeholders.


• Advancing renewable energy initiatives and supporting the UK’s clean‑energy ambitions.

Qualifications

• Qualified planner with experience of the Planning Act 2008 procedures.


• Experience of NSIP and/or similar frameworks.


• Knowledge of procurement processes and large‑scale project management.


• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.


• Life assurance, 25 days annual leave, and flexible benefits options.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.