Expression Of Interest - Senior Infrastructure, Policy & Development Management Planners

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

Job summary

Arup seeks Senior Town Planners in Bristol to join their award-winning team. This role involves overseeing complex infrastructure projects and ensuring client satisfaction through professional advice. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and membership with the MRTPI, offering opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Profit sharing

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or similar required.
• MRTPI membership is essential.
• Good knowledge of planning legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of infrastructure projects.
• Provide innovative, professional advice to clients.
• Lead projects from inception to site delivery.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Client relationship management

Report writing

Development Management

Education

Degree and/or masters in town planning or similar

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

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Expression Of Interest - Senior Infrastructure, Policy & Development Management Planners, Bristol

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Client:

Arup

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

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 Town Planners work on a wide range of infrastructure projects including energy, water, road, rail, ports airports etc. from project 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 Town Planners across a range of experience levels. If you offer extensive experience, including team leadership, we have opportunities available that align with your expertise. We have offices throughout 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 at all levels of seniority who possess the following qualifications and skills.

• Degree and/or masters in town planning or similar such as geography.
• Good knowledge of planning legislation and planning policy.
• Ability to articulate complex issues, write reports, present effectively and manage client relationships.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Development Management.

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 benefitsto 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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