Senior Consents Consultant (Town Planning)

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Glasgow. In this role, you will contribute to major infrastructure projects across Scotland and the UK, providing expert advice while managing complex Environmental Impact Assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, be a Chartered Member of the RTPI or working towards it, and possess strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of EIA regulations in Scotland and the UK.
• Hands-on experience with SEPA environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and consenting strategies for major infrastructure projects.
• Manage Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.
• Deliver stakeholder engagement programmes and liaise with authorities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Member of the RTPI or working towards chartership

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Town Planner to join our Glasgow team contributing to a diverse range of major infrastructure and development projects across Scotland and the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner with deep knowledge of the Scottish planning system and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations. Familiarity with SEPA environmental permitting and marine licensing processes is also essential.

You will play a key role in providing expert advice and delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects particularly in the energy marine transport and utilities sectors. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication leadership and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support planning and consenting strategies for major terrestrial and marine infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert advice on the Scottish planning system policy and consenting frameworks.
• Manage and coordinate the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process including screening scoping and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver and lead stakeholder engagement programmes including liaison with local authorities statutory consultees and the public.
• Prepare and submit planning and environmental documentation such as Planning Statements and Environmental Reports.
• Coordinate with planning authorities SEPA Marine Scotland and other statutory bodies to secure consents and permits.
• Support or lead environmental permit and marine licence applications under relevant Scottish legislation.
• Ensure planning and consenting activities align with wider project and portfolio objectives.
• Contribute to business development client engagement and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

Degree in Town Planning Environmental Planning or a related discipline (RTPI-accredited).

• Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartership).
• Proven experience delivering major infrastructure projects within consultancy regulatory or client-side roles.
• Strong working knowledge of EIA regulations in Scotland and the UK.
• Hands‑on experience with SEPA environmental permitting and Marine Licensing processes.
• Excellent project management communication and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and collaborate effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery frameworks.

Behavioural Qualities

We value professionals who are collaborative proactive and solution‑focused. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Innovative thinking the ability to challenge standard approaches to improve outcomes and manage risk.
• Leadership and mentoring supporting colleagues through delegation coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Decisiveness sound judgement in business and project decisions knowing when to elevate or seek input.
• Adaptability and resilience thriving in dynamic multidisciplinary project environments.
• Integrity and openness fostering a culture of trust and effective communication.

Security and Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects and the environments in which we operate this role is open only to sole UK nationals. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance (SC level or higher). Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate background checks in line with government and client requirements.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering, Advertisement, Catering Operations, Arbitration Law, ASP

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

EEO Statement

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.