Graduate Town Planner

Arup; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy guiding the future of the built environment. A graduate opportunities in town planning and urban projects, working on development management, policy development and major sites, with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role involves preparing planning applications, offering policy advice, conducting research and assessments, and engaging in digital planning programmes. Strong analytical, written communication and MS Office skills are essential, with full working rights in

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Geography & Geospatial Science, or Urban Design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing applications for statutory consents under Town and Country Planning Act and Planning Act (2008).
• Providing planning policy advice and developing policy at local and national level.
• Undertaking research and developing evidence bases to support Local Plans.
• Undertaking Impact Assessments in support of applications.
• Digital planning programmes and research.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Urban Planning

Geography & Geospatial Science

Urban Design

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our team does a range of town planning and urban projects including development management, policy development (including strategic planning at strategic authority level) and major sites – we are working on New Towns and do a range of strategic master planning working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing applications for statutory consents, including under the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning Act (2008).
• Providing planning policy advice and developing policy, at both local and national level.
• Undertaking research and developing evidence basesto support Local Plans.
• Undertaking Impact Assessments in support of applications.
• Digital planningprogrammes and research.

Qualifications, skills and attributes

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in Urban Planning, Geography & Geospatial Science, or Urban Design. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.

Professional skills: Curious mindset; written and verbal communication; purposeful collaboration.

To Be Considered For a Graduate Opportunity, Your Application Must Include a Copy Of Your Academic Transcript And Meet The Following Criteria

Full working rights in the country of application

No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role

Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Core Attributes

• Changemakers: You care about sustainable development and want to see your work make a genuine difference.
• Innovative minds: You think critically, ask hard questions, and are genuinely open to new approaches.
• Growth seekers: You are curious, actively seek feedback, and look for ways to keep developing.
• Adaptable adventurers: You are comfortable with uncertainty and adapt readily as projects and priorities evolve.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover
• In addition,you’llhave 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.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please [e-mail] to let us know if you need anyassistanceor reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.