Senior Infrastructure Planning & Consenting Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join their Infrastructure Planning Team in Cardiff. The role involves leading town planning and consenting inputs on nationally significant infrastructure projects, providing technical advice to clients, and coordinating consent applications. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and negotiation skills, along with a degree in town planning and RTPI membership. Join a community focused on making a positive impact, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in securing consent and approvals for major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Lead town planning or consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership and advice to clients.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of consent applications.
• Act as Project Director for managed projects.
• Lead negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders.

Skills

Town planning

Consenting process

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder negotiation

Education

Degree in town planning or equivalent

Membership in RTPI

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join their Infrastructure Planning Team in Cardiff. The role involves leading town planning and consenting inputs on nationally significant infrastructure projects, providing technical advice to clients, and coordinating consent applications. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and negotiation skills, along with a degree in town planning and RTPI membership. Join a community focused on making a positive impact, with opportunities for growth.