Principal Town Planner

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading and coordinating diverse planning projects, working collaboratively with technical specialists, and engaging with clients to deliver impactful solutions. You'll be at the forefront of addressing complex challenges related to urbanization and environmental sustainability, ensuring compliance with the UK planning system. If you're passionate about making a difference in the planning landscape and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering planning consents across multiple regimes.
• Ability to establish strong networks for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consent applications and advise on planning aspects.
• Manage projects with effective budgetary control.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide planning advice.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Business Development

Knowledge of UK Planning System

Education

Relevant Degree

Chartered RTPI Status (or working towards)

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 together.

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 work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise, especially 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 are 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 for future generations.

We specialize in providing our clients with advice and support on development proposals through all stages of the planning process, including early project feasibility, public consultation, application preparation, supporting public inquiries and examinations, 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 the preparation of consent applications and advising on the planning aspects of complex schemes, which may include Town and Country Planning, Development Consent Orders, and the Transport and Works Act.
3. Project management with effective budgetary control.
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 planning and consenting capabilities 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 should have experience in business development as well as project delivery and be adept at working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record of delivering planning consents across multiple regimes including Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, Town and Country Planning Act, and Hybrid Bills.
• Experience across multiple sectors and all stages of the planning and consenting process.
• Ability to establish a strong internal and external network to support project delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organizations on major projects.
• Practical 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.