Senior DCO Planner – Major Infrastructure Lead

Stantec

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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 infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to shape deliverable programmes across DCO, TCPA and DNS regimes.

The role can be based at any UK office, with a collaborative, development-focused culture.

Qualifications

Experience delivering planning and consenting for major infrastructure.
Strong technical understanding of consenting regimes, especially Development Consent Orders (DCO).
A professional/academic qualification in Planning or Environment (or another relevant background).
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.