Responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating planning and consenting workstreams for major infrastructure projects, including NSIPs under the Planning Act 2008.
* Providing planning and EIA strategy advice and managing processes across key consenting regimes (including DCO, TCPA and DNS).
* Progressing projects through scheme development, advising on methodologies, and undertaking assessments.
* Working closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to shape clear, deliverable programmes and applications.
* Bringing structure to complex projects, spotting risks early, maintaining momentum, and helping teams deliver quality outcomes.
* Supporting and mentoring colleagues, contributing to a collaborative team culture and helping the team grow.
Qualifications
* Experience delivering planning and consenting for major infrastructure (or ready to step up into a lead role).
* Strong technical understanding of relevant consenting regimes, especially Development Consent Orders (DCO).
* A professional/academic qualification in Planning or Environment (or another relevant background) with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
* Credibility with clients and stakeholders, confident communication and a practical, solutions‑focused mindset.
* Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as MRTPI, APM, CMI, CEnv or CEng.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance as standard, discounted gym membership and more.
* Flexible working: hybrid approach to flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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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