Our client is looking to recruit a Principal Planner for a contract in Cambourne/Cambridge.
Principal Planner Infrastructure Projects (TWAOs and NSIPs)
Location: Cambourne/Cambridge
Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Inside IR35
Start Date: 1 June 2025
Contract Length: 12 months with potential to extend (Maternity Cover)
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on complex infrastructure planning projects including TWAO and NSIP schemes.
* Project manage the end-to-end infrastructure planning project process, including stakeholder engagement, risk management, evidence preparation, and public inquiries.
* Represent the shared planning service in high-level meetings with applicants, statutory consultees, elected members, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.
* Coordinate internal and external inputs across planning, transport, environment, legal and other technical services.
* Support policy alignment with Local Plans, National Policy Statements (NPS), and government infrastructure priorities.
Skills and Experience:
1. Strong project management skills, including proven experience of leading complex infrastructure planning projects under the TWAO and NSIP regulatory regimes from inception to decision (Essential)
2. Excellent understanding of UK...