Senior Infrastructure Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd. is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Town Planner to lead planning workstreams for major infrastructure projects in London.

You will advise clients on planning strategy, manage DCO-related documentation, and coordinate pre-application activities with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams. The role offers exposure to NSIP projects, strong client engagement, and opportunities to contribute to the growth of the London planning team.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI accreditation, or be working towards chartered status.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects, ideally involving the DCO or NSIP consenting process.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development consenting procedures.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing competing project deadlines.
• Excellent report-writing, analytical and communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with clients, stakeholders and public bodies, including presenting at meetings, consultations or hearings.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify solutions and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating planning workstreams across complex infrastructure projects.
• Advising clients on planning strategy, consenting routes and development potential.
• Managing and supporting the preparation of DCO applications and associated planning documentation.
• Coordinating pre-application activities, stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.
• Supporting projects through examination, including preparing written representations, Statements of Common Ground and responses to the Examining Authority.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate, statutory consultees, legal advisers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitoring changes in planning legislation, national policy and the NSIP consenting regime, advising clients on their implications.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to develop new business.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, contributing to the development of the wider planning team.

Skills

Report-writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Project management

Education

Degree or postgraduate in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI accreditation or working towards chartered status

Job description

An established, independent planning and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Infrastructure Town Planner to join its growing London team.

With a strong reputation across the South East and a growing presence in London, the business provides commercially focused planning advice across a diverse portfolio of development projects. Working collaboratively across planning, transport, infrastructure and environmental disciplines, the consultancy supports clients in delivering complex and high-profile schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to take ownership of major infrastructure and development projects, contribute to high-profile planning applications and consenting strategies, and play an important role in the continued growth of the London team.

The Role

As Senior Infrastructure Town Planner, you will take a leading role in managing planning workstreams for major infrastructure projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and schemes requiring Development Consent Orders (DCOs).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating planning workstreams across complex infrastructure projects.
• Advising clients on planning strategy, consenting routes and development potential.
• Managing and supporting the preparation of DCO applications and associated planning documentation.
• Coordinating pre-application activities, stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.
• Supporting projects through examination, including preparing written representations, Statements of Common Ground and responses to the Examining Authority.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate, statutory consultees, legal advisers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitoring changes in planning legislation, national policy and the NSIP consenting regime, advising clients on their implications.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to develop new business.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues, contributing to the development of the wider planning team.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to a broader range of town planning projects, providing variety and exposure to different sectors and development types.

About You

We are keen to hear from experienced planning professionals who are confident managing complex projects and building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI accreditation, or be working towards chartered status.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects, ideally involving the DCO or NSIP consenting process.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development consenting procedures.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing competing project deadlines.
• Excellent report‑writing, analytical and communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with clients, stakeholders and public bodies, including presenting at meetings, consultations or hearings.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify solutions and take ownership of projects.

Experience across sectors such as energy, transport, utilities, water, waste or other major infrastructure would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you can make a tangible contribution to major projects while developing your own professional profile.

You will benefit from:

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of infrastructure and development projects.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced planning, transport and environmental professionals.
• A collaborative working environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise.
• Greater responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and business development.
• Opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to the future direction of the team.
• A central London base with opportunities to work on projects across the capital and beyond.