Client-side Infrastructure Planners work within major estates, airports, development companies and infrastructure organisations. Their role focuses on planning and coordinating the infrastructure required to support development, including transport, utilities, drainage, energy and digital connectivity.
This position suits planners or engineers with strong analytical skills and a good understanding of how infrastructure underpins development viability. Infrastructure Planners help ensure that new developments are deliverable, sustainable and supported by the right technical networks.
Key Responsibilities
Assessing infrastructure requirements for development sites and strategic land areas.
Coordinating utilities, drainage, transport and energy strategies.
Working closely with planning, engineering, design and development teams.
Engaging with statutory bodies, utilities providers and transport authorities.
Supporting masterplanning and concept design with infrastructure-led input.
Managing consultants across engineering, utilities, transport and environmental disciplines.
Ensuring infrastructure proposals meet policy, design standards and sustainability objectives.
Contributing to long-term infrastructure strategies for major development programmes.
Typical Employers
Major estates and landowners
Airports and aviation organisations
Infrastructure companies
Property developers
Strategic land promoters
Salary Range
Infrastructure Planner salaries typically range from £50,000 to £75,000, depending on experience and employer type. Senior roles within infrastructure or aviation organisations may exceed this range.