Career Opportunities within Planning | Expression of Interest

Stantec; East Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Town Planners to join their growing team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the UK, providing ample opportunities for career development. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, recognized as one of the best workplaces. With a focus on professional growth and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in planning and development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered MRTPI town planner or working towards it.
• Proven planning experience in consultancy or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate planning applications of various sizes.
• Coordinate internal and external project teams for quality assurance.

Skills

Planning experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Project coordination

Local knowledge

Education

Chartered MRTPI qualification

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new opportunity with an established, growing team? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects that offer fantastic career development possibilities? If so, then Stantec could be for you!

We are looking to recruit a number of Planning professionals at various levels to join our expanding teams across the UK. Our planning teams are based in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. If you're interested in current vacancies or wish to share your interest for future opportunities, please submit an application with us.

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About You

• You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner, or working towards it.
• You will have proven planning experience in a consultancy, private, or public sector environment.
• Experience in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial, and energy projects is advantageous.
• You have experience preparing, submitting, and negotiating planning applications of various sizes and types.
• For senior roles, experience lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is beneficial.
• You have proven ability to coordinate internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance.
• You can build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.
• Local knowledge of, and experience working in, your preferred region is preferred; relocators are also considered.
• Ideally, you hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car.

Why join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award-winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025, recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025, and awarded ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland and want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with buy/sell options, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry-leading training, development, and paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering, and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective solutions, translating client visions into valued consents, deliverable project plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a vision for a fairer, better tomorrow, supporting clean growth, economic change, and future community needs.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations to ensure equitable employment opportunities.

Building an inclusive, inspiring work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is key to our success. If you're excited about this role but feel your experience isn't an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you need support or adjustments, please contact [e-mail].