Senior Director, Infrastructure Planning & Consents

WSP Global Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning team in the UK. You will support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects, working within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consent via established Acts.

Applicants with experience in Wales/Scotland provisions are welcome. You will contribute to a growing portfolio with notable client names and project opportunities, while leading on complex negotiations and

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or equivalent.
• RTPI membership preferred.
• Experience leading consenting inputs on major projects.
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead consenting inputs on major projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs).
• Provide technical leadership and advise clients on consent requirements.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of consent applications.
• Act as Project Director for Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Lead complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders.
• Support opportunities for new work in line with growth strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Education

Degree in town planning

RTPI member

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning team in the UK. You will support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects, working within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consent via established Acts.

Applicants with experience in Wales/Scotland provisions are welcome. You will contribute to a growing portfolio with notable client names and project opportunities, while leading on complex negotiations and