Principal DCO & NSIP Planner - Infra Strategy Lead

Tetra Tech Europe; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible office/home arrangements

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join the ESP Planning team in the UK. You will apply DCO/NSIP expertise to complex national infrastructure projects, grow our DCO capabilities, and mentor colleagues while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

We offer agile, hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to influence high-profile projects across nuclear, transport, energy and beyond.

Qualifications

• RTPI-accredited Town Planner with consultancy/local government or developer experience.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects and strategic thinking.
• Strong commercial awareness and sector reputation.

Responsibilities

• Grow and diversify our DCO capability for nationally significant projects.
• Lead multiple projects, balancing timelines, budgets and client expectations.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities across teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues.

Skills

DCO & NSIP expertise

Project management

Client & commercial focus

Collaboration & communication

Initiative & growth mindset

Education

RTPI-accredited Town Planner

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join the ESP Planning team in the UK. You will apply DCO/NSIP expertise to complex national infrastructure projects, grow our DCO capabilities, and mentor colleagues while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

We offer agile, hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to influence high-profile projects across nuclear, transport, energy and beyond.