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Infrastructure Planners - UK-wide (All Levels)
London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a world-renowned multidisciplinary consultancy in expanding their national Town Planning team.
Our client is a global leader in sustainable development, known for delivering complex and high-impact projects across infrastructure, energy, transport, and the built environment. Their UK-based Infrastructure Planning team is growing, and we're keen to speak with experienced Planners, Senior Planners, and Associates who are passionate about shaping a more sustainable future.
The Opportunity
This team specialises in navigating complex planning and consenting processes to unlock nationally significant infrastructure projects. Their work spans a wide range of consenting regimes including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), the Town and Country Planning Act, the Electricity Act, and the Transport and Works Act.
You'll collaborate with engineers, environmental consultants, and communication specialists to deliver projects through all phases - from feasibility and pre-application through to examination and implementation.
Roles Available
Whether you're an experienced Town Planner ready to step into a senior role, or an established Associate with a proven track record in leading infrastructure consents, there's scope here to develop your career in a highly respected and supportive team.
Typical Responsibilities:
Supporting or leading the preparation of consent strategies and planning applications
Managing stakeholder engagement and client relationships
Contributing to or managing DCO and other infrastructure applications
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs
Supporting team growth and mentoring junior staff
Leading bids and driving business development (Associate level)What You'll Need:
A degree (and ideally a master's) in Town Planning or a related field
MRTPI (or actively working towards it)
Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
Experience with infrastructure consenting processes
Strong communication, organisation, and collaboration skillsAt Associate level, we're also looking for:
Demonstrable project leadership and client-facing experience
Commercial acumen and financial management capabilities
A track record of winning work and building client relationshipsWhy Join This Team?
Work on some of the UK's most nationally significant infrastructure projects
Be part of a multi-disciplinary, values-driven organisation
Flexible hybrid working and a strong commitment to work-life balance
A market-leading salary and benefits package
Excellent progression opportunities and structured CPDIf you're ready to take your infrastructure planning career to the next level and work on projects that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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