Ready to work on projects that genuinely shape the UK's future? Join Stantec's Major Infrastructure/DCO team and help consent, assess and deliver some of the country's most ambitious major infrastructure projects. With a growing pipeline across water, energy and transport, we're looking to fill a variety of roles at Senior, Principal, Associate and Senior Associate level who want to take the next step and work with a fantastic collaborative team. Your Impact:

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, 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 us grow.

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, with confident communication and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as MRTPI and/or APM, CMI, CEnv or CEng.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups), The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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