Description
We are seeking a Principal Planner Town Planning (Infrastructure Planning) to join our team at WSP. As a leading consultancy, we operate within both the infrastructure and property markets, employing the largest number of chartered town planners across the UK.
The successful candidate will lead the preparation of Town & Country Planning Act applications for infrastructure projects across the UK. This will involve working and liaising with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients to help deliver projects. The ideal candidate will have experience leading and engaging with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight, and demonstrating project management experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading preparation of Town & Country Planning Act applications for infrastructure projects across the UK
- Working and liaising with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients to help deliver projects
- Leading and engaging with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight
- Understanding project and team roles and actively supporting and contributing to achievement, building positive relationships within the team
- Proactively engaging with developing own knowledge and skills to build ability and team’s internal knowledge base
- Supporting work winning opportunities in line with WSP's Growth Strategy, contributing to identifying opportunities and to proposals
- Demonstrating awareness of project finances and project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
Requirements:
- Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent)
- Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI
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. We celebrate new ideas and diverse perspectives, and offer a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.