At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead town planning for major infrastructure projects and provide technical advice to clients.
- Company: Join WSP, a top consultancy with a focus on innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to shaping sustainable futures.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on landmark projects while collaborating with industry experts.
- Qualifications: Degree in town planning and membership with RTPI required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
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 their 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.
Our success is built on employing highly skilled consenting specialists that have experience in serving a diverse portfolio of clients in the energy, renewables, nuclear, net zero, water, rail, transportation and aviation sectors. We work at all stages of the consenting process from early feasibility, application preparation and delivery of consents through construction and on a variety of projects across sectors.
To continue to sustainably grow as a business, we are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team to support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects. The 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 and Transport and Works Act Order.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:
- 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’s expectations and needs.
- Co-ordinating the 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.
- Lead engagement with teams across a variety of disciplines, providing technical oversight.
- Actively supports and contributes to achievement, building positive relationships within project and discipline teams.
- Proactively develops own knowledge and skills to build ability and 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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
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