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Town Planning Lead

4 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

  • Safety first - Going home safe and well
  • Client focus - Deliver on our promise
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing
  • Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The town planning lead will play a key role in ensuring that all arrangements to secure the necessary Town Planning / Schedule 17 consents are in place to support the successful implementation of the Construction Phase. The role will also support the Head of Consents, U&As and Third Parties, HS2 and the wider project, in managing relationships with key stakeholders and in achieving the Undertakings & Assurances / project commitments and project Key Performance Indicators.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Input any updates to the Consents Management Plan (CMP) related to town planning and ensuring that it is submitted on a quarterly basis or as required by project.
  • Manage the town planning elements within the consents register with MDJV planners and package leads to avoid programme disruptions, monitoring consents performance and identify mitigating actions where required.
  • Lead on and advise on town planning requirements, liaison with Consent Granting Bodies (CGB), engagement with stakeholders, preparation of applications, procedures, assurance and compliance with conditions.
  • Support the project level understanding of any relevant Town Planning requirements and develop mitigations that will inhibit any impacts on the construction programme.
  • Contribute to and roll out 'Good practice guide to...' town planning and regularly liaise with MDJV colleagues, including those at Euston.
  • Identify external assistance requirements where capacity limitations or specialist requirements require temporary support to ensure that consents are secured in a timely manner.
  • Manage general town planning enquiries and work with sustainability & environmental team on any environmental requirements affecting the project.
  • Provide regular and ad-hoc reports on town planning issues.
  • Periodically update the town planning processes in project quality management system with MDJV Euston team.
  • Ensure that the stakeholder record management system is regularly updated and provides a clear summary of current discussions with external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain the town planning key risks and issues log to be used to report to Senior Leadership.

You'll need to have:

  • Knowledge of the High-Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017.
  • Understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Good written skills.
  • Good communications skills.
  • Strong administration and IT Skills.
  • Good experience in Project Management and Stakeholder Management.
  • Experience of major construction projects.
  • Relevant degree or similar qualification.

You'll also have:

  • Good knowledge of community issues and local area

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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