Senior Infrastructure Planner- Town Planning

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Planner to contribute to major projects in Cumbria. This role offers a chance to advance your career in town planning, supporting diverse infrastructure initiatives across the UK. Key responsibilities include managing planning processes, preparing documentation, and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders on compliance and project delivery.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits for health and wellbeing

Learning opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning; MRTPI member.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• Experience in documentation for infrastructure consents.

Responsibilities

• Support planning team on diverse infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and manage consent applications.
• Lead smaller projects ensuring delivery aligns with client objectives.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Report writing

Client relationship management

Business development

Project profitability management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Masters in Town Planning

Membership in Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Planner- Town Planning

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN588302

Location

Location Cumbria, England

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Permanent

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

Our client is currently seeking Infrastructure Planners to join their team in Cumbria. This role offers a unique opportunity for talented Town Planners to make an impactful contribution to major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning team on a diverse range of infrastructure projects
• Prepare and manage consent applications for various projects
• Take responsibility for specific aspects of projects, such as drafting reports and liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Lead smaller projects, ensuring delivery aligns with client objectives and timescales
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental teams, and communication specialists
• Manage planning processes from feasibility to implementation phases
• Ensure compliance with relevant planning legislations and policies
• Develop and maintain working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/or masters in Town Planning and a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Good knowledge of relevant planning legislation and planning policy
• Experience in producing documentation to support infrastructure consents or planning policy
• Ability to articulate complex issues concisely, write reports, present effectively, and manage client relationships
• Experience in commercial/financial management for project profitability
• Experience in business development and successful bidding for work
• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and accident insurance
• Income protection cover
• Flexible benefits to support health and wellbeing
• Wide range of learning opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with ambitious projects

If you are an experienced Town Planner looking to advance your career in infrastructure planning, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Whitehaven.

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