Senior Town Planner – Lead Major Projects & Strategy

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Planner to join its Major Projects Planning and Development Team. You will lead on planning strategies, prepare appraisals, and manage project delivery on large-scale developments for public and private sector clients.

The role offers a client-facing position with senior support, development opportunities, and exposure to landmark projects across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning and/or postgraduate in a relevant subject.
• Chartered status (MRTPI / MRICS).
• Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system.
• Experience in local authority or private sector planning.
• Good technical and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Devising planning strategies and assessing planning history and policies.
• Preparing briefing notes on likelihood of planning permission.
• Drafting planning statements to support proposals.
• Reviewing third party documents to ensure consistency and validity.
• Assisting with planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams.
• Attending site visits, design team and client meetings.
• Managing project delivery and budgetary control.
• Joining negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP and external organisations.
• Monitoring planning applications and responding to consultation feedback.

Skills

Town planning knowledge

Client facing

Communication skills

Commercial approach

Team player

Pro-active attitude

Education

Degree in town planning

Chartered MRTPI / MRICS

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

WSP is seeking a Planner to join its Major Projects Planning and Development Team. You will lead on planning strategies, prepare appraisals, and manage project delivery on large-scale developments for public and private sector clients.

The role offers a client-facing position with senior support, development opportunities, and exposure to landmark projects across the UK and internationally.