Principal Town Planner

4 weeks ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Arcadis Full time

Arcadis is a leading consultancy firm delivering sustainable solutions for natural and built assets.

We are a global team of experts dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Principal Town Planner to join our team, with a strong understanding of the UK planning system.

You will work collaboratively with technical specialists on a range of projects, lead and coordinate projects, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business, and work closely with others in our integrated Planning and Environmental team.

As part of our Environmental team, you will help improve quality of life.

With your specialism in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Desk studies, research and report writing including Planning and Design and Access Statements.
  2. Assisting with or leading on the preparation of consent applications and advising on the planning aspects of complex schemes.
  3. Project management with effective budgetary control on projects.
  4. Liaising with internal and external clients and statutory bodies, and public consultation, as necessary.
  5. Building good internal relationships through responsiveness and a commercial approach.
  6. Support the growth of the planning and consenting capability at Arcadis.
  7. Providing planning advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues.
  8. Engaging with consultees and stakeholders.

Requirements:

We are looking for experience of leading and delivering planning consents including Development Consent Orders, applications under the Town and Country Planning Act, Hybrid bills or applications for Transport and Works Act Orders.

You will have experience at business development as well as project delivery and be experienced at working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will have:

  1. A proven track record of delivering planning consents which may include projects across multiple consenting regimes.
  2. Experience across multiple sectors and all stages of the planning and consenting process.
  3. Be able to establish a strong internal and external network to support the successful delivery of projects.
  4. Display first class communication, interpersonal, relationship building, collaboration and influencing skills.
  5. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmes.
  6. Practical working knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting process.
  7. Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
  8. Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered RTPI status or working towards.


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