Seniorl Infrastructure Planner

Carrington West; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee-owned structure

Job summary

Carrington West, an award-winning employee-owned consultancy, is seeking a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Planner to join teams across Oxford, Bristol, London or Exeter. Flexible and part-time working options are considered.

You'll lead planning and consenting for major infrastructure projects, advise clients, manage stakeholders, and mentor colleagues within a growing practice. A strong UK planning background and MRTPI accreditation are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering planning and consenting for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and consenting for major infrastructure schemes.
• Provide strategic planning advice and support project delivery.
• Mentor junior colleagues and develop client relationships.

Skills

Infrastructure planning

UK planning system

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Accreditation MRTPI

Education

MRTPI accreditation

Tools

GIS

MS Project

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.