Senior Town Planner – Policy & Place-Shaping Lead

Arup; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Principal and Senior Town Planner to lead policy planning, evidence bases and strategy in its Northern England offices. You will translate complex evidence into practical policy, manage client relationships and drive multi-disciplinary work streams across the UK.

You should have a Town Planning degree (or geography), RTPI chartered status, and strong project management skills. You will contribute to policy documents, engage communities, and support business growth through

Qualifications

• Degree and/or masters in town planning or similar (e.g. geography) and Chartered RTPI membership
• Strong project management skills including programme and commercial aspects
• Solid knowledge of planning legislation and policy; experience in policy documents/evidence bases
• Comfortable leading client meetings and developing relationships with planners and other disciplines
• Ability to translate complex evidence into clear, practical policy and work collaboratively across teams

Responsibilities

• Lead planning policy, evidence base, research and strategy commissions
• Prepare clear, robust policy documents, reports and client recommendations
• Advise public and private clients on policy and delivery
• Support and develop multidisciplinary working across the organisation and external forums
• Manage ownership of projects and client relationships across Northern England offices

Skills

Policy planning

Client meetings

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Town planning degree or geography

Chartered RTPI membership

Job description

Arup is seeking a Principal and Senior Town Planner to lead policy planning, evidence bases and strategy in its Northern England offices. You will translate complex evidence into practical policy, manage client relationships and drive multi-disciplinary work streams across the UK.

You should have a Town Planning degree (or geography), RTPI chartered status, and strong project management skills. You will contribute to policy documents, engage communities, and support business growth through