Associate /Associate Director Town Planner (Planning Consultancy) Cambridge

WSP Global Inc.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy (home 2 days)

Flexible working hours

Thrive programme

Virtual GP

Gymflex

Menopause support

WSP My Hour

Additional leave options

Job summary

WSP in Cambridge is seeking an Associate/Associate Director Town Planner to join our Planning Consultancy team. You will provide high-quality planning advice, lead multi-disciplinary projects and manage client relationships across a portfolio of developments.

You will drive business development, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic planning and consultancy growth within the region. A networking mindset and proven track record with stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical planning knowledge across processes and applications.
• Experience managing private sector consultancy engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record in client management and business development.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality planning advice to clients at all development stages.
• Lead multidisciplinary planning projects and coordinate teams.
• Manage projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Support junior staff and develop team capabilities.
• Lead tenders, framework bids and active business development.
• Maintain and grow key client relationships and networks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver integrated planning advice.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Client management

Analytical skills

Drive and determination

Client relationships

Job description

Associate /Associate Director Town Planner (Planning Consultancy) Cambridge

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Planning Consultancy team in Cambridge specialise in providing commercial planning advice to a wide-range of private sector clients. We provide advice and support on development proposals throughout the planning process. Our projects range from complex city centre regeneration sites, tall buildings, strategic housing promotion, repurposing town centre's, retail development, sports and leisure, logistics and major business parks, major infrastructure and energy schemes, through to detailed listed building reuse. We are proud to be involved in leading some of the region’s largest and most high-profile schemes.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team player with a can do attitude and ‘win-win’ focus. The candidate will have significant experience, a proven ability to deliver to a high standard, strong communication skills, passion to share their knowledge and a desire to learn and contribute to the on-going success of our team.

You will be an experienced Associate or Associate Director with extensive knowledge and experience of the planning process including, EIA, EIP / plan promotion, appeals. You will be experienced at managing and leading major developments, the associated negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders, and project managing multi disciplinary teams. You will have a track record of client management and development and an appetite to work with Directors to grow your business network and the profile of the team. A network of contacts across East Anglia would be advantageous.

As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected, to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future.

A little more about your role…

• Providing high quality planning advice to clients at all stages of the development process.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams working on planning projects.
• Project management and budgetary control on projects.
• Supporting more junior staff.
• Support Senior colleagues on large-scale, complex projects whilst managing your own projects
• Collaborating with WSP colleagues to deliver multi disciplinary advice, liaising with clients and statutory bodies.
• Managing key client relationships.
• Leading tenders and framework bids.
• Active business development and profile raising.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Strong technical skills
• Client management experience and private sector consultancy experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Drive and determination
• Strong client relationships

keen to grow into a leadership role within a supportive team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.