Overview

Town Planning & Consents Lead (Associate Director to Director Levels) – Infrastructure Planning, Major Projects at WSP. This role leads consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects and provides technical advice to clients, coordinating consent applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Planning Act 2008, or other regimes as applicable. We are also interested in candidates with experience securing consents under Planning (Wales) Act 2015, Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, Transport and Works Act Order, or the Electricity Act.

Responsibilities

• Leading consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc.)


• Providing technical advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements


• Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes listed above


• Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning and Engagement 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 the Service Line Director and Sector Leads to pursue new opportunities in line with WSP's Growth Strategy and taking on a Sector Leadership role as appropriate


• Line management / mentoring of colleagues by supporting them in their project delivery roles

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in town planning (or equivalent)


• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI


• Strong understanding of project finances


• Sound project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment

What We Offer

• Work-life balance and hybrid working policy (two days per week from home; opportunities to collaborate in our offices)


• Inclusivity and Belonging: we welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion


• Health and Wellbeing: Thrive programme; Virtual GP; workplace adjustments; Gymflex; menopause support


• Flex your time: WSP My Hour; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use of bank holidays


• Your development: training, mentoring and Chartership support

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.