Senior Town Planner - Policy Planning

Arup; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in the Northern England offices is seeking a Principal and Senior Town Planner with policy planning experience to help deliver a diverse portfolio of work. You will lead planning policy, evidence base, research and strategy commissions, and take ownership of projects and client relationships while mentoring colleagues.

You will prepare clear policy documents and robust reports, advise public and private clients on policy and delivery, and contribute to Arup’s collaborative,

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or equivalent with RTPI membership.
• Experience in leading planning policy and evidence base analyses.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• Ability to lead client meetings and develop town planning business.
• Ability to build working relationships across disciplines and forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning policy, evidence base, research and strategy commissions.
• Prepare policy documents, reports and client recommendations.
• Advise public and private clients on policy and delivery.
• Manage projects and client relationships, guiding colleagues.

Skills

Policy planning

Client relationship management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Town planning degree

RTPI Chartered member

Tools

GIS

Project management tools

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Do you want to join an award-winning town planning team, delivering some of the most complex and challenging projects? We are looking for a Principal and Senior Town Planner in our Northern England offices with experience of policy planning to help deliver our diverse portfolio of work. You should have the ability to provide quality technical guidance, and manage projects combined with strong influencing and interpersonal skills. If you enjoy translating complex evidence into clear, practical policy; value collaborative, multidisciplinary working; and want to influence the future of places across the UK, this is the role for you! You will be comfortable taking ownership of projects and client relationships, while supporting colleagues and continuing to develop your own technical, commercial and leadership skills.

Your role will involve leading planning policy, evidence base, research and strategy commissions. You will prepare clear, robust policy documents, reports and client recommendations, advising public and private clients on policy and delivery.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We provide a holistic service to meet the aspirations and needs of developers, communities, local planning authorities, combined authorities and central government. You will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of projects that includes preparing national, sub-regional and local planning policy, evidence and guidance, delivering consultation and engagement, and undertaking research and evaluation.

You Will Also Have The Following

• Degree and/or masters in town planning or similar equivalent degree (e.g. geography) and Chartered membership of RTPI or equivalent professional body.
• Project management skills, including programme and commercial aspects.
• Good knowledge of planning legislation and planning policy and a background of preparing policy documents including evidence base studies.
• Comfortable leading client meetings and contributing to the development of a town planning business.
• The ability to develop working relationship with town planners and other disciplines within an organisation and also in external forums.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Closing Date: 23 rd of November

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.