Senior DCO Planner – NSIP & Infrastructure Delivery

DHA Planning Ltd

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

DHA Planning Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to lead DCO-related work on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects within our Planning team. You will coordinate planning workstreams and collaborate with transport and environmental specialists to deliver consent strategies and robust application documents.

You will mentor junior planners, stay abreast of NSIP policy changes, and contribute to business development across infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

MRTPI or near chartered status.
Experience on at least one DCO through pre-application and/or examination.
Ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary workstreams with tight programmes.
Excellent written skills for robust, persuasive documents.
Comfortable dealing with clients, stakeholders and the public and presenting at hearings.
Experience in energy, transport, water or waste sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on consenting strategy.
Coordinate pre-application stages.
Prepare and coordinate application documents.
Support clients through examination, including written representations and hearings.
Liaise with the Planning Inspectorate, local authorities, legal advisers and project team.
Stay updated on National Policy Statements and NSIP reforms.
Mentor junior planners and contribute to business development.
Work on broader Town and Country Planning Act casework.