Consultant Town Planner

Company: Arup
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support delivery of a diverse planning portfolio and help shape sustainable development across the UK. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage, assess and report on planning projects, from policy development to major infrastructure schemes. You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes, contributing to a mission-driven, inclusive environment. This is a chance to impact places, infrastructure and communities at scale, in a globally respected firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • Profit Share
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Flexible benefits
  • Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Support and manage planning applications and development projects, including major and complex schemes
  • Contribute to policy development, plan-making and urban regeneration initiatives
  • Prepare and contribute to high-quality planning reports, statements and technical documents
  • Support major infrastructure schemes, including NSIPs and National Developments
  • Work closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes

Key requirements

  • Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline)
  • RTPI membership (or working towards)
  • Experience contributing to planning applications and development management projects
  • Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and guidance
  • Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Clear communication
  • Client/stakeholder engagement
  • Planning applications
  • Policy development and plan-making
  • Technical reporting and documentation

Posted: September 14th, 2026