Associate; Infrastructure Planning

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Location:

Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

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 with judges commending the team for its excellence in uniting diverse disciplines to achieve outstanding results, praising the team's strong community engagement. It has never been a more exciting time to join WSP’s market‑leading Infrastructure Planning Team.

We consider the role a Senior Consultant position that will support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects. Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience of 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, Planning Act 2008, Transport and Works Act Order, and relevant devolved legislation.

• Managing, or leading aspects of, the town planning or consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
• Providing technical advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements demonstrating awareness of client expectations and needs.
• Co‑ordinating preparation and submission of consent applications which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008, or other regimes.
• Supporting negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Leading engagement with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight.
• Actively supporting and contributing to achievement, building positive relationships within project and discipline teams.
• Proactively developing own knowledge and skills to build ability and the team’s internal knowledge base.
• Solid understanding of project finances and project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Line management / mentoring colleagues by supporting them in their work project delivery roles.
• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of the RTPI.

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