Associate Director - Planning Policy Leader North

Arup; United Kingdom; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Résumé du poste

Arup seeks an Associate / Associate Director to lead policy and spatial strategy work in the North of England, growing client relationships and driving high‑quality planning advice across our portfolio.

The role involves developing strategic planning guidance, managing bids and project delivery, and shaping evidence bases while collaborating with planners, economists and transport specialists to deliver deliverable places.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policy and spatial strategy legislation and local plan systems.
• Experience preparing local and strategic plans and evidence base documents.
• Experience leading bids, client liaison and project delivery in a commercial environment.

Responsabilités

• Grow market share by identifying and pursuing prospects and projects.
• Engage with existing and potential clients to maintain a strong pipeline of repeat work.
• Lead delivery of projects with strategic direction, QA, and profitability.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities and integrated delivery.

Connaissances

Leadership

Client relationships

Project delivery

Policy & strategy

Bids & business development

Formation

Degree level education

MRTPI

Description du poste

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

Do you want to join an award-winning town planning team, delivering some of the most complex and challenging projects?

We are helping clients across the public sector to develop plans and strategies which help them to realise their ambitions for their areas. We are seeking to recruit an Associate / Associate Director who will be passionate about growing our policy and spatial strategy business in the North of England and take advantage of the opportunities that the re-introduction of strategic planning and reformed local plan system provide.

We provide a holistic service to meet the aspirations and needs of developers, communities, local planning authorities, combined authorities and central government. You will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of projects that includes preparing national, sub-regional and local planning policy, evidence and guidance, delivering consultation and engagement, and undertaking research and evaluation.

We are looking for an individual with the ability to provide quality technical guidance, argue strategic cases, articulate complex issues concisely and manage projects combined with strong influencing and interpersonal skills. You will have a strong blend of leadership, consulting and technical skills.

At Arup, you will work with planners, designers, economists, transport specialists and infrastructure experts to shape policy that supports sustainable, inclusive and deliverable places. You will join a collaborative team with access to high-profile commissions, multidisciplinary expertise and structured professional development.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

The role is to develop client relationships, identify project opportunities, lead teams in bidding and delivering projects, develop team members, raise Arup’s profile in this area, and promote our work in the marketplace.

You should have a knowledge of policy and spatial strategy legislation and policy requirements including the legacy and new local plan systems and strategic planning. You should also have established relationships with one or more of our key clients, such as MHCLG, Homes England, Combined Authorities or major local authorities and property developers.

As Policy Lead for the North of England, you will play a key leadership role in the following areas:

• Growing our market share across our policy and spatial strategy business by identifying and leading the successful pursuit of prospects and projects which are critical to Arup’s positioning in the market.

• Engaging with existing and potential clients, to ensure there is a strong pipeline of repeat work and identifying opportunities for new work.

• Leading the delivery of projects in terms of client interface, providing strategic direction to the team, undertaking QA and ensuring projects are profitable.

• Interfacing with multi-disciplinary project teams across Arup to ensure client/project opportunities are maximised and integrated delivery of projects.

This role is required in support on an existing pipeline of strategic and local planning policy work and to support work winning across the North of England. This role would be based in one of our northern offices in Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle on a hybrid basis.

We are seeking recognised industry expertise in planning policy and spatial strategy work with proven consultancy skills and ability to focus on and where possible exceed client expectations. You will have a background of working within a commercial environment (bids and projects), including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control. You will also have the following:

• Education to degree level; and Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).

• Experience of preparing local plans and/or strategic plans as well as leading the preparation of evidence base documents and defending them at Independent Examination. This should include experience of engaging with Members and senior officers within public sector organisations.

• Experience of developing business strategies and/or client development plans to provide focus to business development. Experience of successfully implementing strategies/plans.

• Background in leading teams in the bidding and delivery (establishing and leading teams) of projects, including technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams and sourcing sub-consultants where necessary.

• A background of developing technical skills in staff to ensure career progression, depth in resources and succession planning.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 23rd of November

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.