Technical Director, Infrastructure Planning & Consenting

WSP Global Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Manchester is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects.

You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consents under the Town and Country Planning Act and related regimes. The role requires a degree in town planning and RTPI membership, with a track record of directing complex projects, advising clients, and managing approvals through planning processes.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of the RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Leading consenting inputs on major projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Providing strong technical leadership and advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements.
• Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications under Town and Country Planning Acts, Planning Act 2008 or other regimes.
• Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning business.
• Leading on complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Acting as Planning Expert Witness at DCO examinations or other hearings or inquiries.
• Supporting and pursuing new work winning opportunities in line with WSPs Growth Strategy.
• Strong understanding of project finances and demonstrable project management experience within a consultancy environment.
• Line management / mentoring colleagues by supporting them in their work project delivery roles.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project leadership

Client management

Education

Degree in town planning

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Manchester is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects.

You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consents under the Town and Country Planning Act and related regimes. The role requires a degree in town planning and RTPI membership, with a track record of directing complex projects, advising clients, and managing approvals through planning processes.