Senior Town Planner ( Infrastructure Planning)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being support programs

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant in Edinburgh to support town planning and consenting for major infrastructure projects. The role involves managing planning inputs, engaging with clients, and negotiating with stakeholders, underpinned by a degree in town planning or equivalent and RTPI membership.

WSP promotes a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility for home working, alongside benefits like comprehensive well-being support and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in securing consent for infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of project finances.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support town planning inputs for infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Negotiate with stakeholders on clients' behalf.
• Supervise team project delivery roles.

Skills

Project management

Client stakeholder engagement

Technical advice

Planning consent procedures

Education

Degree level qualification in town planning

Member of RTPI (eligible)

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

WSP is an award‑winning consultancy that employs the largest number of chartered town planners across the UK, operating within both the infrastructure and property markets. It is an exciting time to join WSP’s market‑leading Infrastructure Planning Team.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team to support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience securing consent and approvals for major or nationally significant infrastructure projects via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008, Planning (Wales) Act 2015, Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, Transport and Works Act Order or the Electricity Act.

Responsibilities

• Support and take responsibility for aspects of the town planning or consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Provide technical advice to clients and support managing their consenting requirements, demonstrating awareness of client’s expectations and needs.
• Support coordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications under the relevant planning regimes.
• Support negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Engage with teams across a variety of disciplines, supporting and supervising others in their work/project delivery roles.
• Understand project and team roles and actively support and contribute to achievement, building positive relationships within the team.
• Proactively engage in developing own knowledge and skills to build ability and the team’s internal knowledge base.

Qualifications

• Awareness of project finances and some project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourages people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer a range of wellbeing support including the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We also provide part‑time, flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement.

Your Development

WSP invests in growth through training, mentoring, or chartership opportunities.

How to Apply

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we will review how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.