Senior Town Planner | Strategic Projects & Leadership

STANTEC; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Stantec in Reading is seeking a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join our Planning team. You will deliver planning projects for diverse clients, managing applications, producing planning reports, and supporting growth of the team.

You’ll work with experienced planners and technical specialists across transport, engineering, environmental services, architecture, landscape and sustainability, expanding your expertise and taking increasing ownership of projects as your career progresses.

Qualifications

• A degree, and ideally a postgraduate qualification, in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI membership.
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, developer or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, including development management and/or plan making.
• Experience preparing planning applications, appraisals, planning statements and technical reports.
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in sustainable development.
• For Senior Planner level, experience managing planning projects and developing client relationships.
• For Associate Planner level, a track record of taking ownership of projects, managing client relationships and supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing and contributing to planning applications for a wide range of development projects.
• Providing strategic planning and development management advice to clients.
• Contributing to strategic planning and plan-making projects across the region and nationally.
• Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Preparing planning appeals including involvement in hearings and public inquiries.
• Undertaking policy research and monitoring changes in planning legislation and guidance.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and delivery to agreed timescales.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple technical disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting business development activities, including proposals and client presentations.
• Identifying opportunities to support the growth of the Planning team and wider business.
• For Associate Planner applicants, mentoring junior colleagues and leading client relationships.

Skills

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI membership

Job description

Stantec in Reading is seeking a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join our Planning team. You will deliver planning projects for diverse clients, managing applications, producing planning reports, and supporting growth of the team.

You’ll work with experienced planners and technical specialists across transport, engineering, environmental services, architecture, landscape and sustainability, expanding your expertise and taking increasing ownership of projects as your career progresses.