Senior Infrastructure Planning Lead

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

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning team. You will lead town planning and consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to secure consent under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008, and related regimes.

You will also act as Project Director, provide technical leadership, and engage with statutory bodies and stakeholders throughout complex negotiations.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of the RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Leading the town planning or consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc)
• Providing strong technical leadership and advice to clients, managing their consenting requirements demonstrating awareness of client’s expectations and needs.
• Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes (as listed above).
• Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning business.
• Acting as Planning Expert Witness at DCO examinations or other hearings or inquiries.
• Leading on complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Strong understanding of project finances and demonstrable project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Line management / mentoring colleagues by supporting them in their work and project delivery roles.

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning team. You will lead town planning and consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to secure consent under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008, and related regimes.

You will also act as Project Director, provide technical leadership, and engage with statutory bodies and stakeholders throughout complex negotiations.