Infrastructure Planner

• Manage the programming and delivery of infrastructure projects outlined in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP)
• Support the delivery of approximately £300 million worth of infrastructure projects and programmes
• Maintain and update systems holding financial and project-related data, including data analysis
• Contribute to the review of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) and Charging Schedule processes
• Prepare documentation and support statutory consultation requirements
• Facilitate governance and decision-making processes, including organising meetings and documentation
• Prepare income forecasting reports related to developer contributions (CIL and Section 106)
• Assist in securing funding to support infrastructure planning initiatives
• Promote the team's work internally and externally within the Council
• Manage multiple large-scale projects with significant budgets independently

We are seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Planner to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure programmes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in planning, infrastructure delivery, and financial/project data management within a local authority or similar environment., Must Have

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Town Planning, Regeneration, Surveying, Business Management, Finance/Accounting)
• Substantial experience in planning, surveying, or infrastructure-related fields
• Experience working with Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDP), CIL, and Section 106
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience handling financial data, reporting, and analysis

Desirable

• Eligibility for membership of professional bodies such as RTPI, RICS, or RIBA
• Previous experience within a local authority environment
• Knowledge of statutory planning and consultation processes, * Do you have hands-on experience with CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) and Section 106 agreements?
• How confident are you in financial data analysis and reporting (e.g., forecasting developer contributions)?
• Please describes your experience with project/programme management of large-scale infrastructure projects?
• Do you hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Town Planning, Surveying, Regeneration, Finance, Business)?

Experience:

• Infrastructure Planning: 2 years (required)
• local authority or public sector: 1 year (required)
• Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDP): 2 years (required)
• Community Infrastructure Levy) and Section 106 agreements: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Member of RTPI, RICS, or RIBA? (required)

• Competitive daily rate (PAYE or Umbrella options available)
• Hybrid working model (typically one day per week in the office, negotiable)
• Opportunity to work on high-value infrastructure projects
• Gain valuable experience within a reputable London borough council
• Collaborative and professional working environment

Job Reference: OR26906

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 2 months

Pay: £245.82 per day

We are iJobs UK, a London-based recruitment agency specialising in connecting skilled professionals with public and private sector opportunities across the UK. Who our client is Our client is Redbridge Council, a forward-thinking London borough focused on sustainable growth and infrastructure development. You will be working within the Spatial Planning and Infrastructure Team, supporting key strategic projects aligned with the Council's Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP).