Consultant Town Planner ( Policy)

Overview

In this role you will contribute to planning policy projects within a multidisciplinary team, supporting local authority policy development and strategic studies. You will engage with clients and stakeholders to secure planning outcomes and may work on infrastructure and development initiatives. The position offers hybrid and flexible working across UK offices, with opportunities for career progression in a dynamic planning practice. You will shape policy advice and project delivery in a leading infrastructure consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• flexible hours
• Day 1 onboarding
• well-being programs
• global firm environment
• opportunity for career progression

Responsibilities

• Carry out research and analysis for planning policy projects
• Assist in policy development, local plan evidence studies and strategic growth studies
• Formulate strategic planning advice for clients and internal teams
• Develop and manage relationships with clients, authorities and stakeholders
• Support project management to deliver on budget and timelines
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and ensure QA and health and safety principles
• Contribute to business development and tender preparation

Key requirements

• Relevant experience in planning policy and strategy development in consultancy or public sector
• Strong client and stakeholder relations and collaborative working approach
• Business development mindset with experience in winning work and client relationship building
• Ability to produce high quality technical reports and communicate effectively
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure with initiative
• Degree in Town Planning and RTPI membership or working towards membership

• interpersonal skills
• collaboration
• strong communication
• research and analysis for planning policy
• policy development and strategy
• report writing

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