Senior Consents Consultant (Town Planning)
Assystem, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Company Overview
Assystem is a global engineering and digital services leader providing expertise across some of the world’s most complex and highly regulated industries. We enable the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of critical infrastructure to support a safer, low‑carbon future.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Town Planner to join our Glasgow team, contributing to major infrastructure and development projects across Scotland and the UK. This role requires deep knowledge of the Scottish planning system, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, SEPA environmental permitting, and marine licensing processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead or support planning and consenting strategies for major terrestrial and marine infrastructure projects.
* Provide expert advice on the Scottish planning system, policy, and consenting frameworks.
* Manage and coordinate the EIA process, including screening, scoping, and stakeholder engagement.
* Deliver and lead stakeholder engagement programmes, liaising with local authorities, statutory consultees, and the public.
* Prepare and submit planning and environmental documentation, such as Planning Statements and Environmental Reports.
* Coordinate with planning authorities, SEPA, Marine Scotland, and other statutory bodies to secure consents and permits.
* Support or lead environmental permit and marine licence applications under relevant Scottish legislation.
* Ensure planning and consenting activities align with wider project and portfolio objectives.
* Contribute to business development, client engagement, and mentoring junior colleagues.
Qualifications
* Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline (RTPI‑accredited).
* Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartership).
* Proven experience delivering major infrastructure projects within consultancy, regulatory, or client‑side roles.
* Strong working knowledge of EIA regulations in Scotland and the UK.
* Hands‑on experience with SEPA environmental permitting and Marine Licensing processes.
* Excellent project management, communication, and report‑writing skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery frameworks.
Behavioural Qualities
* Innovative thinking – the ability to challenge standard approaches to improve outcomes and manage risk.
* Leadership and mentoring – supporting colleagues through delegation, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
* Decisiveness – sound judgement in business and project decisions, knowing when to escalaye or seek input.
* Adaptability and resilience – thriving in dynamic, multidisciplinary project environments.
* Integrity and openness – fostering a culture of trust and effective communication.
Security and Nationality Requirements
Due to the nature of the projects and the environments in which we operate, this role is open only to sole UK nationals. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance (SC level or higher) and will be required to undergo appropriate background checks in line with government and client requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions.
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