Principal Planner; Infrastructure Planning

Principal Planner (Infrastructure Planning) – WSP

4 days ago – 25 applicants to date

WSP is an award‑winning consultancy with the largest number of chartered town planners in the UK. At WSP, you can access a global scale, contribute to landmark projects across the energy, renewables, nuclear, net zero, water, rail, transportation and aviation sectors, and work within multidisciplinary teams. In December 2025, WSP won RTPI’s Planning Consultancy of the Year, commended for excellence in community engagement.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to support town planning and consenting on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience working within multidisciplinary teams to secure consent and approvals for major projects via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Planning Act 2008, Transport and Works Act Order, and relevant legislation in Wales, Scotland, and the UK.

• Lead preparation of Town & Country Planning Act applications for infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Support and lead on aspects of consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs, etc.).
• Provide sound technical advice to clients and support managing their consenting requirements, demonstrating awareness of client expectations and needs.
• Work and liaise with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients to help deliver projects.
• Lead and engage with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight.
• Understand project and team roles and actively support and contribute to achievement, building positive relationships within the team.
• Proactively engage in developing own knowledge and skills to build ability and the team’s internal knowledge base.
• Support work‑winning opportunities in line with WSP’s Growth Strategy, contributing to identifying opportunities and proposals.
• Be aware of project finances and demonstrate project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Hold a degree‑level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI.

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