Infrastructure Planning Associate/Associate Director

Are you passionate about large-scale projects and shaping the future of the UK's infrastructure? Our Infrastructure Planning team specialise in the planning, assessment and consenting of large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK. Our expertise is in the provision of Planning and EIA strategy advice and process management for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008, Developments of National Significance (DNS) in Wales and s36 Electricity Act projects in Scotland. The team operates nationwide on complex projects across all infrastructure sectors with current specialisms including renewable and low carbon energy, solar, airports, ports, nuclear, and highways.

We are seeking a talented Infrastructure Planning Associate or Associate Director, ideally with experience of leading such projects (or ready to step up into a lead role) and excellent technical knowledge and understanding of the relevant consenting regimes i.e. Development Consent Orders (DCO). You will play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. The team operates on a national basis and this role will ideally be based in either our central Cambridge office, our London Soho Square office or our central Leeds or Manchester offices. However, we may be open to other locations within a commutable distance of a Stantec UK office location.

Why join us?

• People culture: We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

You’re a perfect fit if you have:

• MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) with experience in major infrastructure or energy consenting.
• Proven track record in managing planning projects including DCOs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong client relationships.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage a complex workload.
• A willingness to travel nationally as required.

For more information, please contact Ruth Hoggett (Talent Acquisition Manager).

About Stantec: The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&I@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.