Senior DCO Planner - Major Infrastructure

Stantec; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a DCO Planner at Senior, Principal or Associate level to join our Infrastructure team in the UK. You will lead planning and consenting workstreams for major projects, delivering EIA strategies and advising across NSIP regimes, while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

We value collaboration, professional progression, and a culture that supports growth and innovation. Flexible UK-wide office-based hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering planning and consenting for major infrastructure (or ready to step up into a lead role).
• Strong technical understanding of relevant consenting regimes especially Development Consent Orders (DCO).
• A professional/academic qualification in Planning or Environment (or another relevant background), with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Credibility with clients and stakeholders, with confident communication and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as MRTPI and/or APM, CMI, CEnv or CEng.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating planning and consenting workstreams for major infrastructure projects, including NSIPs under the Planning Act 2008.
• Providing planning and EIA strategy advice and managing processes across key consenting regimes (including DCO, TCPA and DNS).
• Progressing projects through scheme development, advising on methodologies, undertaking assessments.
• Working closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to shape clear, deliverable programmes and applications.
• Bringing structure to complex projects spotting risks early, maintaining momentum, and helping teams deliver quality outcomes.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues, contributing to a collaborative team culture and helping us grow.

Job description

Stantec is seeking a DCO Planner at Senior, Principal or Associate level to join our Infrastructure team in the UK. You will lead planning and consenting workstreams for major projects, delivering EIA strategies and advising across NSIP regimes, while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

We value collaboration, professional progression, and a culture that supports growth and innovation. Flexible UK-wide office-based hybrid working is available.