Senior Planner; Infrastructure Planning

Senior Planner (Infrastructure Planning)

Join WSP’s market‑leading Infrastructure Planning Team as a Senior Planner in Exeter, England. WSP is an award‑winning consultancy with the largest number of chartered town planners in the UK, offering the chance to work on landmark projects across energy, renewables, net zero, water, rail, and aviation sectors.

• Help prepare Town & Country Planning Act applications for infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Support providing consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc.).
• Provide technical advice to clients and support managing their consenting requirements.
• Work and liaise with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients to help deliver projects.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships.
• Proactively engage in developing own knowledge and skills.

• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI.
• Experience securing consent for major projects via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008, Transport and Works Act Order, and related legislation.
• Awareness of project finances and some project management experience.

WSP is a global professional services firm delivering world‑class work that creates lasting impact for communities. Our culture celebrates new ideas, diverse perspectives and offers limitless opportunities to shape a unique career.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

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