Senior Town Planner — Major Infrastructure Delivery

Carter Jonas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Flexible benefits

Generous annual leave

Agile flexible working policy

Job summary

Carter Jonas is recruiting a Planner / Senior Planner to support the Consents team within the Infrastructure Division. You’ll help deliver major UK infrastructure projects by navigating planning processes, preparing consent applications, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasises client relationships, risk management and timely delivery. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years (Planner) or 4+ years (Senior Planner) of town planning experience and a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• Experience with town planning processes, legislation and regulations (Town and Country Planning Act).
• Ability to assess sites for planning constraints and identify risks and opportunities.
• Experience preparing and submitting various consent applications and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver town planning and consenting strategies for major infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Prepare, review and submit consent applications including DCOs, TWAOs, S36 and TCPA submissions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet programme requirements.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultees and regulators through the process.
• Support project management activities, risk identification and reporting.
• Assist with public consultation and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure and renewables.
• Provide planning and consenting advice across infrastructure sectors.
• Prepare planning reports, consent documentation and examination materials.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building.

Skills

Town planning

Regulations knowledge

Client management

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Carter Jonas is recruiting a Planner / Senior Planner to support the Consents team within the Infrastructure Division. You’ll help deliver major UK infrastructure projects by navigating planning processes, preparing consent applications, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasises client relationships, risk management and timely delivery. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years (Planner) or 4+ years (Senior Planner) of town planning experience and a solid understanding of