Strategic Planning Consultant

Tripod Nursing; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Strategic Planning Consultant in Brentwood to manage critical infrastructure and policy planning projects, including leading DCO examinations and overseeing Gypsy and Traveller policies. This role offers hybrid working options and is initially contracted for 12 months, requiring strong knowledge in planning policy and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience representing local authorities in examinations or public hearings.
• Understanding of Gypsy and Traveller planning legislation.
• Familiarity with CIL and S106 processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement in DCO Examination in Public.
• Oversee policy development and assessments involving Traveller communities.
• Contribute to the development of an Infrastructure Investment Plan.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of planning policy

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Overview

Strategic Planning Consultant - £50 per hour

Location: Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid working considered)

Contract: 12 months (initial)

Start Date: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Tripod Partners are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Consultant to support a range of high-priority infrastructure and policy planning projects for a Local Authority in Essex. This role involves providing specialist expertise across DCO processes, Gypsy and Traveller planning matters, and developer contributions governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Development Consent Orders (DCO):
  • Lead the Council's engagement in the Norwich to Tilbury DCO Examination in Public
  • Represent the Council in hearing sessions and prepare formal submissions
  • Coordinate response and oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing DCO, including review of key documents and S106 obligations
• Gypsy and Traveller Policy:
  • Oversee policy development and assess planning applications involving Traveller communities
• Infrastructure Planning:
  • Support governance and implementation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and S106 contributions
  • Contribute to the development of an Infrastructure Investment Plan

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of planning policy, infrastructure planning, and DCO processes
• Experience representing local authorities in examinations or public hearings
• Understanding of Gypsy and Traveller planning legislation
• Familiarity with CIL and S106 processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If you're an experienced planning consultant ready to support critical infrastructure projects with autonomy and impact, we'd love to hear from you