Senior Consultant – Town Planning & Consenting

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Infrastructure Planning Team. This role focuses on town planning and consent inputs for key infrastructure projects across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in town planning and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring project approvals and consents.

The successful applicant will lead planning applications and provide technical advice, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to engage with various disciplines and contribute significantly to project success.

Qualifications

• Experience with Town and Country Planning Act applications.
• Sound technical advice to clients, managing their consenting requirements.
• Awareness of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of applications for infrastructure projects.
• Support consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects.
• Work and liaise with statutory bodies and stakeholders.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary team experience

Client management

Project management

Education

Degree level qualification in town planning or equivalent

Membership of RTPI (or eligibility)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Infrastructure Planning Team. This role focuses on town planning and consent inputs for key infrastructure projects across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in town planning and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring project approvals and consents.

The successful applicant will lead planning applications and provide technical advice, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to engage with various disciplines and contribute significantly to project success.