Infrastructure Planning Associate or Associate Director

Are you passionate about large-scale projects and shaping the future of the UK's infrastructure?

Our Infrastructure Planning team specialise in the planning, assessment and consenting of large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK.  Our expertise is in the provision of Planning and EIA strategy advice and process management for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008, Developments of National Significance (DNS) in Wales and s36 Electricity Act projects in Scotland.  The team operates nationwide on complex projects across all infrastructure sectors with current specialisms including renewable and low carbon energy, airports, ports, nuclear, and highways. We are seeking a talented Infrastructure Planning Associate or Associate Director with experience of leading such projects, and excellent technical knowledge and understanding of the relevant consenting regimes i.e. Development Consent Orders (DCO). You will play a key role in securing approvals for major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Why join us?

• Work on ground-breaking projects: Be part of shaping the future of the UK's infrastructure, including renewable energy and sustainable development.
• Diverse and challenging: Tackle a wide range of complex projects across all infrastructure sectors.
• Industry leader: Work with a leading global design consultancy with a committed to sustainability and excellence. 
• Supportive and flexible: Enjoy a collaborative work environment with flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive benefits: Receive a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and ongoing professional development.

You're a perfect fit if you have:

• MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) with experience in major infrastructure or energy consenting.
• Proven track record in managing planning projects and securing approvals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong client relationships.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage a complex workload.
• A willingness to travel nationally as required.

Stantec is a top tier global consultancy, the Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. 

We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. With around 3,000 people working in integrated regional teams across the UK & Ireland. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our client’s vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insight.

We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. 

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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