Senior Town Planner

SYSTRA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Town Planner, where your expertise will help shape sustainable transport solutions. In this dynamic role, you will be an integral part of a team focused on delivering major infrastructure projects, particularly HS2 consents. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this opportunity offers you the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. If you're passionate about urban development and eager to make an impact, this role is designed for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Electric Car Scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Wellness Programme

Paid Charity Work Days

Social Calendar Events

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in local authority or consultancy setting.
• Chartered Town Planner with experience in consent submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HS2 consents for major infrastructure projects.
• Assist in developing processes to improve project delivery efficiency.

Skills

Chartered Town Planner (RTPI)

Town Planning

Client Engagement

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate Qualification (RTPI)

Tools

Project Management Software

GIS Tools

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join our growing team in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or York. These positions will suit a committed and ambitious person who can demonstrate aspiring leadership and developed interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a wide range of practical work experience. This is a good opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with five to seven years of experience in a local authority or consultancy setting to further their career in a highly motivated team working in an inspirational fast-paced environment. The role will initially principally support the delivery of HS2 consents (Schedule 17) for major infrastructure projects while also assisting in the delivery of other town planning projects.

Missions/Main Duties

• Be an integral member of the Planning & Consents Discipline, developing the technical capability of the discipline and supporting the development of graduate/assistant Town Planners.
• Support and assist the Planning & Consents team with the completion of project deliverables, taking responsibility for projects/parts of projects and supporting with the general operations of the team.
• Contribute to the continued development of Town Planning & Consents technical excellence within SYSTRA.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation in the discipline.
• Assist the Planning & Consents team in developing and implementing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of projects and the quality of outputs within the team.
• Maintain strong working relationships, communication, knowledge sharing, and innovation sharing with SYSTRA resource centres worldwide and our industry partners and supply chain.
• Assist and support the team in client engagement to provide a deeper understanding of future needs and to position SYSTRA in the UK market.
• Participate in industry events to engage with new clients and partners.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market drivers, developments, and key innovations in the discipline.
• Identify tools, processes, IT and software requirements in the discipline and standardisation wherever possible in line with project requirements.

Profile/Skills

• Chartered Town Planner (RTPI) with experience in preparing and/or determining submissions for consent.
• Town Planning experience gained in a Local Authority and/or within a consultancy environment.
• Contribution to applications for statutory consents, preparing consent documents, working with Local Authorities, statutory bodies and other transport authorities.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well-supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee-led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email:

[e-mail] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.