Town Planner: Shape landmark projects & policy strategies

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Birmingham is seeking a Planner with knowledge of the planning process to join the Central Birmingham Planning Consultancy team. You will contribute to feasibility studies, plan promotion, and the appeal process while collaborating with private and public sector clients on large-scale projects.

You will prepare planning documentation, negotiate with planning authorities, and help deliver projects within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards and proactive client engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
• Chartered status (MRTPI / NIPA).
• Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system, gained in the private sector setting.
• Strong technical skills.
• A commercial approach to planning consultancy and development.
• A desire to work in a growing planning team, surrounded and supported by a raft of fellow professionals.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in devising planning strategies, assessing site history and planning policies.
• Preparing briefing notes on likelihood of achieving planning permission for housing or employment uses.
• Drafting planning statements to support development proposals.
• Assisting in planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams delivering planning projects.
• Attending site visits, design team and client meetings.
• Managing project delivery and budgetary control.
• Collaborating with colleagues across WSP to ensure integrated advice.
• Monitoring planning applications and liaising with clients and teams.

Skills

Planning expertise

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in town planning

Postgraduate qualification

Chartered MRTPI/NIPA

Job description

WSP in Birmingham is seeking a Planner with knowledge of the planning process to join the Central Birmingham Planning Consultancy team. You will contribute to feasibility studies, plan promotion, and the appeal process while collaborating with private and public sector clients on large-scale projects.

You will prepare planning documentation, negotiate with planning authorities, and help deliver projects within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards and proactive client engagement.