Senior Infrastructure Planning Director

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is a leading consultancy inviting an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning team in the UK. You will lead town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to secure consent.

The role requires a degree in town planning and RTPI membership, with proven experience in complex negotiations, project leadership, and client-focused delivery across energy, transport, water, and nuclear sectors.

Qualifications

• Leading consenting inputs on major projects and managing technical requirements.
• Co-ordinating consent processes under Town and Country Planning Acts, Planning Act 2008 and related regimes.
• Acting as Project Director for Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Leading complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading consenting inputs on major projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Providing technical leadership and advising clients on consenting requirements.
• Co-ordinating preparation and submission of consent applications.
• Acting as Planning Expert Witness at examinations or hearings.
• Supporting business development and pursuing new opportunities within growth strategy.

Skills

Leading consenting inputs

Technical leadership

Stakeholder negotiations

Project director

Client liaison

Budget awareness

Education

Degree in town planning

RTPI member

Job description

WSP is a leading consultancy inviting an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning team in the UK. You will lead town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to secure consent.

The role requires a degree in town planning and RTPI membership, with proven experience in complex negotiations, project leadership, and client-focused delivery across energy, transport, water, and nuclear sectors.