Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning Team to support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
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, which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes.
- Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning business.
- Leading 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 opportunities in line with WSP’s 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 and project delivery roles.
- Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
- Member of the RTPI.
Qualifications
Applicants should have demonstrable experience working within multi‑disciplinary teams to secure consent and approvals for major or nationally significant infrastructure projects via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Planning Act 2008, or the Transport and Works Act Order. Experience with the Planning (Wales) Act 2015, the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, or the Electricity Act is also desirable.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role.
Apply today.
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We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Planning Team to support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
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, which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes.
- Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning business.
- Leading 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 opportunities in line with WSP’s 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 and project delivery roles.
- Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
- Member of the RTPI.
Qualifications
Applicants should have demonstrable experience working within multi‑disciplinary teams to secure consent and approvals for major or nationally significant infrastructure projects via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Planning Act 2008, or the Transport and Works Act Order. Experience with the Planning (Wales) Act 2015, the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, or the Electricity Act is also desirable.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role.
Apply today.
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