Overview
Stantec UK, multiple UK locations (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Kings Hill, Reading, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton) — Full time
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new opportunity with an established, growing team? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects that offer fantastic career development possibilities? If so, then Stantec could be for you. We are looking to recruit a number of Planning professionals at various levels to join our expanding teams across the UK.
About you
* You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner, or working towards it.
* You will have proven planning experience either from a consultancy, private sector or public sector environment.
* We deliver a wide range of projects but a track record in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial and energy projects is particularly advantageous.
* You will have experience of preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of a variety of sizes and type.
* For more senior hires, experience of lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is advantageous.
* You will have proven experience in coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects.
* You will have the ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.
* You will ideally have local knowledge of, and a track record of working in the region you are interested in joining. Relocators will be considered.
* Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
Why join us?
* People culture: We\'re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
* Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025; recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world\'s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025; named Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the NCE Awards 2024.
* Growth: We\'re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland
* Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, plus discounted gym membership and more.
* Flexible working: Hybrid approach to flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
* Professional development: Industry-leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating clients’ visions into valued consents, deliverable plans and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We are committed to clean growth and meeting the needs of future communities.
Equality and accessibility Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn\'t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
If you need any support or adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please contact careers.UK@[domain]. We will discuss how we can support you.
Application note
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new opportunity with an established, growing team? If you would like to read more about projects we are involved with, please visit the Stantec Town Planning page.
Equal Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination. This content is compliant with applicable employment laws.
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