Expression Of Interest - Principal Infrastructure & Policy Planners

Arup; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in the UK is looking for experienced Town Planners to join their national award-winning planning team. The role involves overseeing complex projects across energy, water, and infrastructure, while managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in town planning or geography and MRTPI membership. The firm provides a competitive total rewards package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess knowledge of infrastructure consenting and planning policy.
• Strong report writing and client relationship management skills are required.
• MRTPI membership is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex projects related to infrastructure and planning.
• Manage client relationships and lead project teams.
• Provide reliable advice and innovative solutions to clients.

Skills

Degree and/or masters in town planning or similar

Good knowledge of infrastructure consenting

Ability to articulate complex issues

Experience managing clients

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Experience of budget management and work winning

Education

Degree in Town Planning or Geography

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart of over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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The Opportunities

We are seeking to receive expressions of interest from experienced Town Planners throughout the UK! This is an exciting time to join Arup. We are experiencing significant growth in our planning business so are looking for talented and experienced town planners to join our national award‑winning town planning team, delivering some of the most complex and challenging projects throughout the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new chapter at Arup and help us grow our business. Our Senior, Principal and Associate Town Planners work on a wide range of projects including infrastructure across energy, water, road, rail, airports, homes, science, industry and technology facilities as well as developing policy and spatial strategy. We also work across the project lifecycle from inception through to delivery on‑site.

We provide a holistic service to meet the aspirations and needs of developers, communities, local planning authorities and central government. As winners of the RTPI’s Planning Excellence Awards in recent years, our clients expect us to provide innovative, professional and reliable advice. We are seeking Senior, Principal and Associate Town Planners in some of our offices across the UK and can offer flexibility on which office you choose to work from on a hybrid basis.

We are interested in speaking with individuals who possess the following qualifications and skills.

• Degree and / or masters in town planning or similar such as geography.
• Good knowledge of one or more of infrastructure consenting, consenting homes or other facilities through TCPA or developing planning policy.
• Ability to articulate complex issues, write reports, present effectively and manage client relationships.
• Experience managing clients and team members.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Experience of budget management and work winning / bid writing advantageous.

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 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.

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