Senior Town Planner & Consents Lead

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead and shape project strategy, manage clients, and drive growth in a growing consultancy. You will oversee delivery, collaboration with designers and partners, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic input, and development of the Town Planning discipline within the business, with opportunities to work on large-scale rail and public transport projects.

Qualifications

• Degree level or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
• Eligibility for RTPI, RIBA, RICS or a similar professional body.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing abilities.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client’s specifications.
• Production of technically sound solutions, including reporting and cost estimating, to programme and within budget.
• Identifying and delivering solutions.
• Compliance with all relevant technical standards.
• Provision of advice and guidance for staff, with active pursuit of professional development.
• Maintaining good relationships with external parties to enhance the company’s reputation.
• Supporting the overall growth and direction of Town Planning in the business.
• Securing statutory consents and working with local authorities and transport bodies.
• Managing and coordinating applications, negotiations and implementation of consents.
• Leading production and excellence within the discipline team.
• Providing technical guidance to discipline design teams.
• Integrating with international technical networks in the delivery of designs.
• Working on SYSTRA-wide projects from bidding through to delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing

Proven project management

Business development

Commercial awareness

RTPI eligibility

Education

Degree level or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead and shape project strategy, manage clients, and drive growth in a growing consultancy. You will oversee delivery, collaboration with designers and partners, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic input, and development of the Town Planning discipline within the business, with opportunities to work on large-scale rail and public transport projects.