Senior Town Planner - Infrastructure (London)

Role:

Provide town planning services to public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across London and other regions in the UK. Work in a smaller, dynamic consultancy whilst still working on large scale projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit planning and consent applications, including those related to Hybrid Bills, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Development Consent Orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research on relevant planning policies, legislation, and sector-specific regulations early in project development to provide strategic planning advice.
• Assist in negotiations with local authorities, statutory bodies, and third parties to secure agreements on planning matters.
• Develop and maintain consents management plans and registers.
• Advise multidisciplinary teams on the preparation of drawings and supplementary planning documents for submission.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure full compliance with planning consents and directives.
• Engage in consultations with stakeholders and third parties to facilitate planning processes.

Experience and Skills Required:

• RTPI-accredited degree.
• Chartered membership with the RTPI or actively working towards it.
• Significant experience in planning, gained in consultancy and/or local government.
• Proven expertise in major infrastructure planning, including application preparation and appeals.
• Strong report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement within the planning process.