Principal Planner Town Planning (Infrastructure Planning)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is looking for a qualified candidate in town planning to lead the preparation of planning applications for infrastructure projects. The role involves providing technical advice to clients and engaging with stakeholders, ideal for someone with a degree in town planning and membership in RTPI. The position offers the chance to work on significant projects while contributing to the company's growth strategy and enhancing your own skills.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning is essential.
• Membership of the RTPI is preferred or eligibility to apply.
• Experience in managing consenting processes for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Town & Country Planning Act applications.
• Support on consenting inputs for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide sound technical advice to clients.
• Engage with statutory bodies and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Contribute to work-winning opportunities in line with growth strategy.

Skills

Town & Country Planning Act applications

Client management

Technical advice

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification in town planning or equivalent

Membership of (or eligible for) the RTPI

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Town & Country Planning Act applications for infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Support and lead on aspects of consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Provide sound technical advice to clients and support managing their consenting requirements, demonstrating awareness of client’s expectations and needs.
• Work and liaise with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients to help deliver projects.
• Lead and engage with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight.
• Understand project and team roles and actively support and contribute to achievement, building positive relationships within the team.
• Proactively engage in developing own knowledge and skills to build ability and the team’s internal knowledge base.
• Support work-winning opportunities in line with WSP’s Growth Strategy, contributing to identifying opportunities and to proposals.
• Maintain awareness of project finances and demonstrate project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI.