Senior Town Planner

Overview

In this role you will steer planning for major infrastructure and development projects within a national Town Planning team. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to secure planning consent and advise clients on policy and development rights. The position offers hybrid working across multiple UK offices and exposure to high-profile energy, rail, water, aviation, and housing projects. You will help shape consent strategies and drive successful project delivery in a leading environmental and engineering consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• global firm with diverse opportunities
• well-being programs
• competitive compensation and benefits
• inclusive and respectful workplace
• career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of major development applications and lead multidisciplinary project teams
• Support project management and uphold quality and safety standards
• Provide planning advice on consent requirements and permitted development rights
• Conduct planning research and contribute to feasibility studies and consent strategies
• Draft Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements for applications
• Lead, submit, and manage planning applications with stakeholders
• Engage with Environmental Impact Assessment teams and participate in meetings
• Support business development through tender contributions and planning research

Key requirements

• Experience working on planning applications
• Sound knowledge of English planning policy and legislation
• Commercial awareness
• Clear and concise writing ability
• Client focus and collaborative work style
• Commitment to quality
• Membership of RTPI or equivalent (desirable)
• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (desirable)
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working approach
• Strong written communication
• Planning policy knowledge
• Planning feasibility analysis
• Preparation of Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements

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