Seniorl Infrastructure Planner

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned

Flexible and part-time working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Planner to shape major UK infrastructure projects. With opportunities across Oxford, Bristol, London and Exeter, you’ll lead planning and consenting, navigate complex processes and mentor teams in a forward-thinking, employee-owned consultancy.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships and contribute to business growth while maintaining flexibility with part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering, planning and consenting major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and infrastructure consenting processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional accreditation such as MRTPI, or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and consenting activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Navigate complex planning processes to deliver projects on time.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support project teams across disciplines.

Skills

Planning project delivery

UK planning system knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project leadership

Client relationship building

Education

MRTPI accreditation

Job description

Senior / Principal Infrastructure Planner

Oxford, Bristol, London or Exeter | Flexible & Part-Time Working Considered

Join an award-winning, employee-owned consultancy and help shape the future of major infrastructure.

Carrington West are working with a leading planning consultancy, recently named Planning Consultancy of the Year, to recruit a talented Senior or Principal Infrastructure Planner.

As a 100% employee-owned practice, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative business where employees have a genuine stake in its success. With opportunities across Oxford, Bristol, London and Exeter, you'll contribute to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects while developing your career within an ambitious and respected consultancy.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role in the planning and consenting of major infrastructure projects, helping clients navigate complex planning processes and deliver projects that make a lasting difference.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and a range of stakeholders, you'll provide strategic planning advice, support project delivery and help shape successful outcomes for high-profile infrastructure schemes.

Depending on your experience, you'll also have the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships, contribute to business growth and mentor colleagues.

About You

We're keen to hear from experienced planning professionals with a strong understanding of infrastructure planning and consenting, who are looking to take the next step in their career.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience delivering, planning and consenting major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and infrastructure consenting processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• The ability to build trusted client relationships and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant professional accreditation, such as MRTPI, and/or qualifications or membership.
• For Principal-level candidates, experience leading projects, supporting business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Award-winning consultancy: Join a practice recently recognised as Planning Consultancy of the Year.
• 100% employee-owned: Be part of a business where employees share in its ownership and long-term success.
• Career development: Take on meaningful responsibility and progress within a growing, highly regarded consultancy.
• Major infrastructure projects: Work on complex, high-profile schemes with lasting impact.
• Flexible working: Flexible and part-time arrangements are welcomed, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Choice of location: Opportunities available in Oxford, Bristol, London or Exeter.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you're a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Planner looking for an exciting next move, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about the role, the projects on offer and the opportunity to join an award-winning, employee-owned consultancy.