Principal Town Planner

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic Environmental team. This role involves leading and coordinating projects while collaborating with diverse technical specialists. You will play a crucial part in delivering planning consents across multiple sectors, addressing complex challenges related to environmental management and sustainability. Your expertise will contribute to improving quality of life and protecting natural resources, making a significant impact in a rapidly changing world. If you are passionate about planning and sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and delivering planning consents, including Development Consent Orders.
• Practical knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk studies, research, and report writing for planning applications.
• Manage projects with effective budgetary control and liaise with clients.

Skills

UK Planning System

Project Management

Business Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Chartered RTPI Status

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

We are looking to recruit a Principal Town Planner, with a good understanding of the UK planning system, to help meet the needs of our clients and projects. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate projects, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business, and collaborate within our integrated Planning and Environmental team.

As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. Your specialization in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, could involve work related to protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, often in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're witnessing the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The frequency of large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is increasing. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

We specialize in providing our clients with advice and support on development proposals through all stages of the planning process, from early project feasibility and appraisal of options, through public consultation, application preparation, supporting public inquiries and examinations where required, and construction.

Duties of the role will include but are not limited to:

1. Desk studies, research, and report writing, including Planning and Design and Access Statements.
2. Assisting with or leading on the preparation of consent applications and advising on the planning aspects of complex schemes, which may include Town and Country Planning, Development Consent Order, Transport and Works Act, etc.
3. Project management with effective budgetary control on projects.
4. Liaising with internal and external clients, statutory bodies, and public consultation as necessary.
5. Building good internal relationships through responsiveness and a commercial approach.
6. Supporting the growth of the planning and consenting capability at Arcadis.
7. Providing planning advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues.
8. Engaging with consultees and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

We are looking for experience in leading and delivering planning consents, including Development Consent Orders, applications under the Town and Country Planning Act, Hybrid Bills, or applications for Transport and Works Act Orders. You will have experience in business development as well as project delivery and be experienced working in a multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record of delivering planning consents, which may include projects across multiple consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, Town and Country Planning Act, Hybrid Bills, etc.
• Experience across multiple sectors and all stages of the planning and consenting process.
• The ability to establish a strong internal and external network to support successful project delivery.
• First-class communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and matrix management organizations on major projects and programs.
• Practical working knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting process.
• Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered RTPI status or working towards it.