WSP
Principal Planner Town Planning (Infrastructure Planning)
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Why Work at WSP?
WSP is an award-winning consultancy that employs the largest number of chartered town planners across the UK, operating within both the infrastructure and property markets. In December 2025, WSP won the RTPI’s Planning Consultancy of the Year, commended for excellence in uniting diverse disciplines and achieving outstanding results through strong community engagement.
Position: Senior Consultant (Infrastructure Planning Team)
About the Role
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. At an exciting time, our market-leading Infrastructure Planning Team is growing.
Our success is built on employing highly skilled consenting specialists with experience across key sectors:
- Energy
- Renewables
- Nuclear
- Net Zero
- Water (operative with Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, Yorkshire Water)
- Rail
- Transportation and Aviation
We work across all stages of the consenting process—early feasibility, application preparation, consent delivery—and across diverse projects.
With notable awards from National Grid, Eni UK, SSE, Nuclear Waste Services, and others, from the Great Grid Partnership and beyond, we have a strong foundation for growth in 2026.
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Core Responsibilities
To sustainably grow WSP, we seek an experienced Senior Consultant to:
- Lead the preparation of Town & Country Planning Act (1990) applications across the UK.
- Support and lead consenting inputs for major infrastructure projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Development Management Statements (DNSs), Town & Country Works Act Order (TWAO) processes.
- Provide technical advice to clients while managing their consenting requirements with awareness of expectations and value.
- Engage with statutory bodies, stakeholders, and partners to help deliver projects.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and provide technical oversight.
- Foster teamwork, encourage best practices, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing.
- Identify work-winning opportunities and teachable moments aligned with WSP’s growth strategy.
- Support project finances with consultancy experience.
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Requirements
- Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
- Member of – or eligible for – the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
- Demonstrated experience securing consent via following Acts:
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990
- Planning Act 2008
- Transport and Works Act (Network Rail, etc.)
- (Wales, Scotland, or Electricity Act preferred)
Key Benefits as Part of the WSP Community
✅ Global Opportunities – Join a team of 69,000+ employees making an impact near and far. ✅ Career Growth – With award-winning recognition and innovative projects, develop continuously and shape a career unique to you. ✅ Inspiring Culture – Celebrates new ideas, curiosity, and diverse perspectives.
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For more on WSP’s Infrastructure Planning & Business Options: 🔗WSP Project Opportunities <https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/infrastructure-planning-and-consulting>
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