Strategic Planning & Consenting Lead

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics seeks an experienced Planning and Consenting Lead to coordinate planning and consenting activities across a major infrastructure programme. You will collaborate with client-side teams, technical services, and design and construction partners to ensure strategic alignment with objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role requires Chartered planner status, a proven track record of securing approvals, and the ability to influence executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Chartered planner or equivalent with Town Planning degree.
• Proven ability to secure planning, consenting and environmental approvals for large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience advising senior programme leadership and influencing investment/delivery decisions.
• Experience within governance/assurance frameworks and managing strategic risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and consenting advice to programme leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead planning and consenting activities across project and programme lifecycle.
• Identify and manage planning risks, opportunities, and requirements.
• Develop and coordinate planning strategies with design, engineering, and environmental teams.
• Ensure planning and environmental requirements are integrated into project development.
• Oversee documentation for planning, consenting, and approvals processes.
• Engage with regulators, authorities, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Governance frameworks

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Town Planning degree

Chartered planner (RTPI)

Job description

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics seeks an experienced Planning and Consenting Lead to coordinate planning and consenting activities across a major infrastructure programme. You will collaborate with client-side teams, technical services, and design and construction partners to ensure strategic alignment with objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role requires Chartered planner status, a proven track record of securing approvals, and the ability to influence executive decisions.