Associate Infrastructure Planner

Location: London Salary: £55,000-£65,000 About the Company Our client is a highly regarded, independent consultancy, known for its involvement in some of the most prestigious projects in the UK. The focus is on delivering professional, commercially sound advice to ensure successful outcomes for clients. Recently, the company transitioned to an employee-owned structure, giving the team a direct stake in its future. Our client is currently seeking an Associate Infrastructure Planner with industry experience to join their team in London. This role will primarily focus on infrastructure projects, including nuclear power stations, renewable energy generation, airport expansions, major transport schemes, and strategic rail freight interchanges. You'll work alongside a team of experienced planning professionals, assisting with a variety of planning applications, development consents, appeals, and pre-application consultations. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex planning matters, in the context of up-to-date planning policy and case law and making sound judgements in applying the planning balance to provide clear commercial advice to clients. Working with team Directors, to lead on major aspects of the very large and complex projects across all consenting regimes including, Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs). Lead on larger TCPA projects to provide scheme development advice in the pre-app stage, preparing and oversight of all application deliverables, submitting the application and seeing it through to determination. Take full responsibility for project related matters including the management of junior colleagues on projects. Manage large project teams of external consultants and stakeholders to secure the best schemes and the best outcomes for clients. Produce well written, clear, and comprehensive reports and correspondence. Lead on the drafting and submission of fee proposals and tender documents Manage, coach and mentor junior colleagues, including overseeing the workload, of junior colleagues within the team to ensure that their work is able to meet our exacting standards.

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025