Associate; Infrastructure Planning

Job Overview

WSP’s Infrastructure Planning team is seeking a Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting for major infrastructure projects across sectors. The role involves leading consents under UK planning legislation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Lead and manage the town planning and consenting process for large infrastructure projects including DCOs, DNSs and TWAOs.
• Provide technical advice to clients, coordinating application preparation and submission under relevant UK planning acts.
• Support negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders, representing client interests.
• Deliver technical oversight to cross‑disciplinary project teams.
• Act as line manager and mentor junior colleagues.
• Contribute to internal knowledge base and development of team capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of project finances and management practices.

• Degree level qualification in town planning or equivalent.
• Member of the RTPI.
• Demonstrated experience of securing consents for major UK infrastructure projects under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008, Transport and Works Act Order, and other relevant regimes.
• Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver consents.
• Strong technical knowledge of planning legislation and best practice.
• Experience of line management or mentoring in a consulting environment.

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