WSP
Senior Town Planner ( Infrastructure Planning)
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About WSP
WSP is an award-winning consultancy employing the largest number of chartered town planners across the UK, operating within the infrastructure and property markets. Join our market-leading Infrastructure Planning Team, where success is built on a foundation of highly skilled consenting specialists. Our team delivers expertise across sectors, including:
- Energy
- Renewables
- Nuclear (Net Zero)
- Water
- Rail & Transportation
- Aviation
We support clients at every stage of the consenting process, from early feasibility, application preparation, through delivery to consent and construction.
Key Clients
Our most prominent partners include:
- National Grid (Great Grid Partnership)
- Nuclear Waste Services
- Bute Energy
- East West Rail
- Eni UK
- SSE
- Southern Water
- Yorkshire Water
- United Utilities
- Scriola Energy EET Fuels, Scottish Power Renewables and many others
The Senior Consultant (Infrastructure Planning) - Town & Country Planning Role
To sustainably grow our business, we are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to provide town planning and consenting expertise on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects. You will:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and take responsibility for town planning and consenting inputs across major infrastructure projects (e.g., DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs).
- Provide technical advice to clients, aligning with their expectations and consenting needs.
- Coordinate and support the preparation, drafting, and submission of consent applications under frameworks such as:
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990
- Planning Act 2008
- Planning (Wales) Act 2015
- Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act
- Transport and Works Act Order
- Electricity Act
- Negotiate with statutory bodies, regulators, and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
- Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including supporting and supervising project delivery.
- Actively drive project success, fostering positive relationships and project alignment.
- Continuously develop your knowledge and skills, enhancing your competence and the team’s capabilities.
- Apply awareness of project finances, ideally within a consultancy setting.
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Requirements
We seek candidates who can demonstrate: ✔ A degree-level qualification in town planning (or equivalent experience). ✔ Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). ✔ Demonstrable experience in:
- Securing strategic consents for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Supporting multi-disciplinary teams through all stages of the consenting process.
- Applying project and budget awareness in a consultancy environment.
Do not match all criteria? We welcome your application anyway!
Why Join WSP?
Because we believe in doing work that delivers meaningful change. Imagine a **better future for communities—through work done with passion, integrity, and a commitment to innovation.
Join the global community of nearly 69,000 talent-driven individuals who make an impact every day.
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Join our inclusive culture at WSP
We advance a work-life balance mindset, supporting flexible work arrangements to fit your life. Our hybrid policy allows you to work from home two days a week, while granting access to collaborative office environments.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We celebrate diversity of experience, demographic, and thought. Employee resource groups foster forums for healthy dialogue, ensuring everyone belongs.
Health & Wellbeing
- Virtual GP access for on-demand medical advice.
- Workplace adjustments to support your needs.
- Gymflex scheme offering 40% discounts on annual gym memberships.
- Thrive Program for holistic health improvements.
Flexible Work Policies
- WSP My Hour: One personal activity hour per day, billable before/after hours.
- Part-time/flexible working and customised leave options including optional bank holiday use.
Support your career growth
Leading consulting firms like WSP provide access to training, mentoring, and chartership programs. We foster a culture of development to amplify your opportunities.
Diversity and Equality
We encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or care responsibilities.
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