Senior Infrastructure Planning Director

WSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in London is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning Team, providing town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant projects.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage consent processes under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008, and Transport and Works Act, and act as a planning expert witness when required. RTPI membership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead consenting inputs on major projects under national regimes such as DCOs, DNSs and TWAOs.
• Provide strong technical leadership and advise clients on consenting requirements.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of consent applications under Town and Country Planning Acts and Planning Act 2008.
• Act as Project Director for Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Lead negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Serve as Planning Expert Witness at examinations or hearings when required.
• Support and pursue new work opportunities aligned with growth strategy.
• Demonstrate solid project finances understanding and consultancy delivery experience.
• Line management and mentoring of colleagues on project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead consenting inputs on major projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Provide strong technical leadership and client advisory on consenting needs.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of consent applications.
• Act as Project Director for Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Lead negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders.
• Serve as Planning Expert Witness at examinations or hearings.
• Support new work opportunities in line with growth strategy.
• Demonstrate project finances understanding and management within consultancy.

Skills

Consenting inputs

Technical leadership

Consent submissions

Project Director

Stakeholder negotiations

Expert witness

Business development

Project management

Line management

Education

Degree in town planning

RTPI member

Job description

WSP in London is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning Team, providing town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant projects.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage consent processes under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008, and Transport and Works Act, and act as a planning expert witness when required. RTPI membership is preferred.