Principal Infrastructure Planner

Carrington West; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Principal Town Planner to join their Infrastructure Planning team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure and energy projects, providing strategic planning advice and leading multidisciplinary teams. With a competitive salary and a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity for a chartered planner with a passion for infrastructure. Join a consultancy known for its commitment to excellence and career development, where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure delivery.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Performance-related Bonus

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant town planning experience.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure and energy planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-profile infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.
• Provide strategic planning advice and manage complex applications.

Skills

Town Planning

Infrastructure Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Chartered Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Principal Town Planner - Infrastructure Planning
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Multi-disciplinary Consultancy
Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Healthcare

Are you a chartered planner with a passion for infrastructure and a strong track record in major projects? Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking a talented Principal Town Planner to join their growing Infrastructure Planning team.

The Role

As a Principal Town Planner, you will take a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. You'll be working with a diverse team of experts, providing strategic planning advice and managing complex applications, including:
·Development Consent Orders (DCOs)
·Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs)
·Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
·Energy and utilities infrastructure

You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and help shape the future of infrastructure delivery.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and experienced professional who can hit the ground running. You will have:
·Chartered membership of the RTPI (or equivalent)
·8+ years of relevant town planning experience
·Strong expertise in infrastructure and energy planning
·Proven experience with DCO, TWAO or similar consenting regimes
·Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

What's on Offer
·Competitive salary of up to £65,000
·Performance-related bonus
·Private healthcare
·Flexible working arrangements
·A collaborative, forward-thinking environment
This is an exciting opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong national presence, a reputation for excellence, and a commitment to career development.

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Cookson on 02393 876 099 or via email at [e-mail].

Job reference: 58249