Overview

WSP is an award-winning consultancy employing chartered town planners across the UK, operating within the infrastructure and property markets. The Infrastructure Planning Team is growing, with notable 2024 awards and a plan to lead and secure new work opportunities for a team of Infrastructure town planners through 2025 and beyond. The team works with clients in energy, renewables, nuclear, net zero, water, rail and transportation and aviation sectors.

We are looking to recruit a Technical Director in our London office who can lead multi-disciplinary projects under the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning Act 2008, and support the team in meeting client and project needs. Experience in securing consents for major projects through Planning (Wales) Act 2015, Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, Transport and Works Act Order or the Electricity Act is desirable.

To find out more about our Infrastructure Planning business, click the following link: Infrastructure planning and consulting | WSP

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Leading consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc)
• Providing technical advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements
• Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts, the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes as listed above
• Acting as Project Director for projects led and managed by the Infrastructure Planning and Engagement business
• Leading on complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients
• A high degree of technical excellence and competency, which might include acting as Expert Witness at DCO examinations or other hearings or inquiries
• Supporting the Service Line and Regional Directors and Sector Leads to pursue new work-winning opportunities in line with WSPs Growth Strategy
• Line management / mentoring colleagues by supporting them in their work project delivery roles
• Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent)
• Member of (or eligible for) the RTPI
• Strong understanding of project finances
• Sound project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s in it for you

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us: We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with 72,800 people, and over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days home, two days in offices)
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse backgrounds welcomed; employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships, menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working, extra leave options, bank holiday usage
• Your development: training, mentoring, Chartership opportunities

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Statement: We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will arrange workplace adjustments if needed.