Senior Town Planning Director — Infrastructure Consenting

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting inputs on major nationally significant infrastructure projects. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consents via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008 and related regimes.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in town planning and be RTPI members. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to WSP’s growth across energy, transport

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of the RTPI or pursuing membership is desirable.
• Experience leading consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects.

Responsabilités

• Lead on consenting inputs for major projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs).
• Provide technical leadership and advice to clients and manage their consenting requirements.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of consent applications under Town and Country Planning Acts and Planning Act 2008.
• Act as Project Director for Infrastructure Planning projects.
• Lead complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Act as Planning Expert Witness at examinations or hearings.
• Support business growth opportunities in line with growth strategy.
• Demonstrate strong project finances and delivery in a consultancy context.
• Line manage and mentor colleagues supporting project delivery.

Connaissances

Consenting leadership

Project management

Stakeholder negotiation

Client advisory

Expert witness experience

Team mentoring

Formation

Degree in town planning

RTPI membership

Description du poste

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting inputs on major nationally significant infrastructure projects. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consents via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008 and related regimes.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in town planning and be RTPI members. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to WSP’s growth across energy, transport