Job Description
Infrastructure Planner n Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington, WA5 3LP n Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week n Hours: 37 hours per week, full-time n Salary: Competitive – discussed confidentially n About the Role n Carrington West are working with a client to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Planner to support sustainable development and infrastructure planning across the North West. n This is an exciting opportunity to join a major utilities organisation, influencing significant development projects, planning policy and long-term infrastructure investment. You will help ensure future growth is supported by the water and wastewater infrastructure required by local communities. n Key Responsibilities n ·Provide specialist planning advice on development proposals, infrastructure requirements and planning policy. n ·Respond to complex planning applications, including major infrastructure projects. n ·Review local plans and prepare representations to influence planning policy. n ·Build relationships with local authorities, developers, regulators and other stakeholders. n ·Assess the impact of regional growth on future infrastructure and land requirements. n ·Represent the organisation at planning examinations, consultations and stakeholder meetings. n ·Work collaboratively with engineering, asset management, property and legal teams. n About You n We are looking for a commercially aware planning professional with strong technical knowledge and excellent stakeholder management skills. n You will ideally have: n ·Experience in town planning, infrastructure, utilities or development management. n ·Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and processes. n ·Experience with local plans, major planning applications or strategic infrastructure projects. n ·Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. n ·An understanding of environmental planning, sustainability and infrastructure requirements. n ·A degree in Town Planning or equivalent relevant experience. n ·RTPI or RICS membership, or a willingness to work towards it. n ·A full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional travel. n Experience within the water, wastewater, energy, transport or other regulated infrastructure sectors would be particularly advantageous. n Why Join? n This role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects and sustainable regional growth while developing your career within a leading utilities organisation. n Benefits include hybrid working, annual performance bonus, enhanced pension contributions, healthcare, generous annual leave and flexible employee benefits. n Interested? n If you are an experienced Town Planner or Infrastructure Planner looking for a strategic role with real impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Please contact Tullula on 02393 876 021 / tullula.williams@carringtonwest.com
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