Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.
Are you looking to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects?
Our Consents team sits in within the Infrastructure Division and provides town planning and consenting advice across a diverse range of sectors, including rail, highways, energy, electricity transmission, renewable energy and commercial infrastructure. We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware Planner / Senior Planner to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects, helping clients navigate the planning process and secure the consents needed to bring major developments forward.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across a range of infrastructure projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), while developing your professional expertise and contributing to the continued growth of our successful business.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days' annual leave, matched pension contributions, life assurance, and flexible benefits such as additional holiday purchase, health cash plans and a cycle-to-work scheme. We also support flexible and agile working to help you balance your career and personal commitments.
Main tasks:
- Support the development and delivery of town planning and consenting strategies for major infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Prepare, review and submit a range of consent applications, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs), Section 36 applications and Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) applications.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
- Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, statutory consultees and regulatory bodies throughout the planning and consenting process.
- Support project management activities, including programme management, risk identification and reporting.
- Assist with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities associated with infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
- Provide planning and consenting advice across a range of infrastructure sectors.
- Prepare planning reports, consent documentation, evidence submissions and examination materials.
- Contribute to business development activities and help build long-term client relationships.
What will it take to be successful?
We are seeking a motivated Planner / Senior Planner who is passionate about helping to deliver major infrastructure projects and enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This opportunity would suit candidates with approximately 2-3 years' experience at Planner level or 4+ years' experience at Senior Planner level.
You will have experience of town planning processes, legislation and policy, together with the ability to assess planning constraints, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare planning applications and supporting documentation. Experience of infrastructure planning, transport, energy, electricity transmission or renewable energy projects would be advantageous.
You will be highly organised, commercially aware and committed to delivering excellent client service. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
You will also have:
- Relevant experience within planning consultancy, local government or a related environment.
- A good understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act and the UK planning system.
- Experience preparing planning applications, reports and supporting documentation.
- Strong organisational, project management and communication skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
- Experience within infrastructure, transport, energy or renewable energy sectors would be advantageous.
- Exposure to NSIPs, DCOs or other infrastructure consenting regimes would be beneficial.
- Membership of, or a desire to work towards membership of, the RTPI.
